Webmasters note: I have deleted 1. Entries that were mainly requests for more information 2. Email addresses, Phone numbers and Physical addresses, to prevent unsolicited contact. Send questions and comments to wasun@eudoramail.com and sacdc@california.com ================= On Tue Dec 21 17:46:17 1999 Valerie J. Phillips wrote I love your site and am interested in joining. ================= On Thu Dec 23 01:53:58 1999 Joanne Klemstein wrote This is a wonderful start for a needed link that will grow and grow and grow. I hope my Granddaughter, Sierra Cheyenne, who is Black, Cherokee, and Blackfoot Indian will be able to participate. I am sending her mother, Tamah Coleman, this link now. We had ask before if we could set up a link to your website from ours, because I promote the book on Black Indians. With your permission, I would like to do that now. Have you seen our website? Probably want to do that before you okay the link. Thanks for all that you do. Blue Star Woman ================= On Thu Jan 6 21:42:39 2000 Brad Maggrah wrote I enjoyed tour web good information ================= On Wed Jan 19 17:41:28 2000 TAMIKA wrote HELLO, I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION. THE WEB SITE IS VERY NICELY DONE. ================= On Tue Feb 8 17:35:45 2000 N. Grant wrote Greetings Relatives!! Do you have a chapter in Canada? I am interested in connecting with other mixed-race (black/native) who are from Canada as I am. Happy that I have found your site!! Blessings, Earthwoman ================= On Sat Feb 12 05:09:01 2000 Lawrence Kiva Greywolf wrote Dear Everyone, 2/11/2000 Hi! This site is great. I'm really glad I was able to access it. May you continue to walk in balance. Allways, Greywolf ================= On Tue Feb 15 12:07:31 2000 Olutokunbo akiode wrote This is very nice and informative. Keep up the good work. ================= On Thu Feb 17 12:51:32 2000 Marie Hartmann wrote Congratulations your website is very interesting. Friendly Marinou ================= On Fri Feb 18 14:50:07 2000 Monica Pickett wrote I just want to say how encouraged and happy I feel to see a website/organization devoted to people of both African and Native-American descent. I am someone who comes from a bloodline that totally reflects that wonderful mix, and to know there is an organization out there that recognizes the needs of such a people, has totally made my day. Thank you, and keep up the good work. ================= On Sat Feb 19 05:42:38 2000 Brad mix wrote great to see you up and running. Great look, quick load, must have a good server. I like the writing, very clear to the point and well organized. ================= On Sun Feb 20 18:37:46 2000 gerardo espino wrote hi, i`m mexican, i`m doing a work for my school, and i thought that your organization is a interesting information, because you like to information to the people about your culture. that`s all, i don`t speak or write english fluently, but i like to practice, and this is a good form. if you have more information about your organization please send it to me ================= On Mon Feb 21 18:58:01 2000 Jack Utter wrote I am an author, and was very pleased to locate your web site for the useful information it has. I will pass it along. Lists of available literature on the "Black Indian" subject would be appreciated. I'll ch "sources" next. Thanks. ================= On Tue Feb 22 15:56:24 2000 ayana al-faruk wrote greetings i am very interested in finding out more about bnaa. i am of african and mohawk, blackfoot and cherokee descent and am hungry for knowledge. ================= On Tue Feb 22 20:03:19 2000 Elroy David Watetch wrote It was all good ================= On Wed Feb 23 16:53:44 2000 Nell Taylor wrote Im so glad that this organization was founded. Before, I used to think that there was no one like me. Im proud to be who i am already but now I have a little more support Thanks! ================= On Sat Feb 26 23:02:27 2000 M. Alicia Krause wrote I'm really glad to have found this website. I'm an African-American woman of Cherokee/Blackfoot/Choctaw descent. I went to my first pow wow last August in Norfolk, Va. and it was a great experience. ================= On Wed Mar 1 12:37:42 2000 Mei-Yin Chen wrote well...just wanna know more 'bout this association, though ================= On Wed Mar 1 14:40:55 2000 elissa wrote I loved your site. ================= On Wed Mar 1 15:31:07 2000 Amanda wrote If you are black do you have to have Native American decedants. ================= On Tue Mar 7 14:35:46 2000 Ashlie Redden wrote Very Useful information,I used this info. for my project ================= On Tue Mar 7 14:37:47 2000 Holly Evertte wrote COOL! SWEET! ================= On Sat Mar 11 19:59:51 2000 alfred johnson wrote thank you for the very creative thought,many of us need a place in history, we are the trides without a people or home! my grandfather is Lumbee(called Croatan)my dads father, Red Springs NC, On my mothers side my grandmother was Cherokee,I have just started my family web site,Its alfred johnson family.com, ================= On Sat Mar 11 20:19:31 2000 tricia wrote Wonderful site. Very exciting I don't think there is any thing like this up here in Canada. Your friend from the Oneida Nation up in Toronto. ================= On Thu Mar 16 15:40:29 2000 Andrea V. Payne wrote Thank you for being here. I have searched the web for any information pertaining to this subject. I am classified as Native American Black because Alabama is still in the dark ages when it comes to race. It feels so good to know there are others out there. ================= On Fri Mar 17 23:23:08 2000 Anita Lopez wrote Great to know that there are people interested. I am a chicana women and i am looking for information on persons of mixed heritage in association with the HIV/AIDS disease. If you have any information or interesting and informative websites i would appreciate if you could e-mail me at anitatoke@hotmail.com. thank you...I will be in touch! ================= On Sat Mar 18 19:52:15 2000 Sol Tejada wrote Hello! My name is Sol, I´m from Argentina and I´m studing archaeology in Buenos Aires´s University. I want to do my final work about slavery in Africa, and colonization in countries of West Africa ( I´m planning to live one year there) and I would like to know if you have some information conserning this subjet. Also if you know some association who can be interested in, and of course if you know someone who is working in this subject. I hope you can help me because in my country is very difficult to have this information. Thanks a lot !!! GOOD LUCK . Regards Sol Tejada. ================= On Tue Mar 21 04:23:47 2000 CoolNDN wrote Nice website!!! ================= On Tue Mar 21 13:56:19 2000 Tim 'Golden Eagle' Hairston wrote Excellent site. I am very interested in your organization as I am a Black Indian. I now belong to an InterTribal Organization in West Virginia called AAIWV - Appalachian American Indians of West Virginia. We have well over 3000 members. I am 1/8th Cherokee documented and I am still doing research. I would welcome information from your organization. Thank You, Golden Eagle (Tim Hairston) ================= On Thu Mar 23 22:35:29 2000 CoolNDN wrote How come there isn't an option to VIEW the guestbook?? ================= On Sun Mar 26 02:40:53 2000 Art wrote Love this site. Good to see positive sites out there... keep up the good work. ================= On Tue Mar 28 19:32:02 2000 KAnine19 wrote I know my grand mother was half cherokee and half black. And her husband/My Grand father was something called Chacta or Chactow. But I read tha these were slave owning indians so I just consider my self black. ================= On Tue Mar 28 23:20:38 2000 Philip Lee wrote Lee & Low Books is an award winning children's book publisher that focuses on multicultural themes. The company, founded in 1991, is currently sponsoring a New Voices Award to encourage writers of color to submit picture book stories. Detail about the context is available on our web site at: http://www.leeandlow.com/editorial/voices.html. We would greatly apprecatie your help in sharing the news with your friends and colleagues. For further informaiton about our company, please visit our web site at: www.leeandlow.com. Thank you. Philip Lee Publisher Lee & Low Books ================= On Wed Mar 29 15:54:29 2000 tain_54 wrote i am proud & honored to know i have brothers &sisters like you. i am taino_54. i am of carribean native american descent my/our tribe is called taino i am happy to know you do not celebrate columbus day for i know what they did to our tribes i also do not celebrate thanksgiving day. i hope that we can stay in contact. ================= On Sat Apr 1 04:12:56 2000 Shannon wrote I thought you were going to add more pictures. Specifically, pictures from your '98 Berkely pow wow. Just wondering.. ================= On Sat Apr 1 23:30:41 2000 larissa edwards wrote I am from Oakland, and I never knew their was an organization recognizing and honoring Native Americans and African-Americans. I think this is good for all of us who have ignored our combined heritage. ================= On Sun Apr 2 22:19:34 2000 Gail Douglas wrote Thanks for being here!!!! I most definetly approve!! ================= On Sun Apr 2 22:32:35 2000 Gail Douglas wrote I am here just to let you know that i have not heard of your Web site untill today. That being said, I though I would tell U that I am a Biracial Woman, with troubles roots, yet I have spent sometime on an Indian resveration in edmonton Albeta, Canada. I am Canadain by the way. My father was of Gyanese(Gyana) decent and my mother from Eurpoe. After spending time in Edmonton and going to some of their Pow Pows, reading Novels I am begining to wonder just what or how many kinds of Blood are running through my veins so to speak, Reason being I feel many different Spiritual things, when it comes to my race. Can you suggest anything. many thanks in advance. ================= On Sun Apr 2 23:34:23 2000 Arlene Goodwin wrote My grandmother said that her father was Cherokee. ================= On Mon Apr 3 16:37:55 2000 Shane Pritchett wrote Chactow&African American ================= On Mon Apr 3 17:16:51 2000 Farrah wrote This is a nic website for all of the people who are native american and african- american ================= On Sat Apr 8 07:46:04 2000 Chuck Collins wrote I'm glad I found this site. I am of Black/Blackfoot/Choctaw heritiage on my mother's side, and Black/Cherokee heritage on my father's. Unfortunately my family has always chosen to ignore the Native American ancestry, feeling that it meant you were not proud of being black. Fortunately I do not believe as they do. Thank you for letting me know that their are people out there who are proud of their entire heritage ================= On Sun Apr 9 00:47:24 2000 wildwood73 wrote Your sight is very interesting and I would like to have more information. I have been researching my ancestry -both Native American and "other"- and still have a long way to go with many of my questions. My aunt has done a ton of research, though mostly focused on the African branch of the family. I choose to honor all of my ancestors and it is a challenge for me, unexperienced as I am, to track down family info. as well as I'd like. I believe that your organization is a beautiful aspect of the opportunity to heal and grow for, as I term it, the Multiracial world -cause we truly all are related to me. That's what Spirit gives my heart as Truth. -wildwood73. ================= On Sun Apr 9 00:59:41 2000 wildwood73 wrote Your sight is very interesting and I would like to have more information. I have been researching my ancestry -both Native American and "other"- and still have a long way to go with many of my questions. My aunt has done a ton of research, though mostly focused on the African branch of the family. I choose to honor all of my ancestors and it is a challenge for me, unexperienced as I am, to track down family info. as well as I'd like. I believe that your organization is a beautiful aspect of the opportunity to heal and grow for, as I term it, the Multiracial world -cause we truly all are related to me. That's what Spirit gives my heart as Truth. -wildwood73. ================= On Sun Apr 9 02:55:58 2000 Landrum wrote Wonderful Website! I spent the day at a PowWow today and wondered at the lack of "Black Indians" while marveling at the abundance of "White Indians". It is good to know that there are places where Indians who also have African ancestry are welcomed into the culture. I would really like to learn more of my Indian culture and how to celebrate both (all) aspects of my ancestry. Thanks for this wonderful informative website! ================= On Mon Apr 10 01:30:11 2000 Maryam wrote I enjoyed your website. I am a university student and I would like to present the African Native people because it is so unknown. I am from my understanding part native (senacot/senacox/cenacoc)? I do not have the spelling right yet and I'm still look for information. Thank you! ================= On Tue Apr 11 02:54:46 2000 gypsysoul69 wrote For years I have struggled with the discrimination both people of color have faced. I have known for a long my heritage but due to bigotry and ignorance I have not been able to get the information or knowledge my soul has been yearning for. I thank you for your organization and I pray it continues to help others as myself. Blessings to you all, Melisa Bowman ================= On Wed Apr 12 16:46:25 2000 Christine Jones wrote I did not know that there was BNA, it is nice to hear about this, because my son Tre Kawan is 2 years old and has black/choctaw/white, with a sister on the way in may. I also have an older son who is 3/4 Choctaw, Andrew. But I would like if you could send information about your orginization so I could inform my other half about BNA. I, myself am 1/2 Choctaw/White, and Derek, is a beautiful black man, who we are both proud of our heritage. And if you have any suggestions as to a Choctaw, girls, name we would like to hear of some. I bought a book of world wide names but to my wonder I did not find very many Choctaw names and was some what disapointed. ================= On Thu Apr 13 20:01:27 2000 Talin Robinson wrote I would like to go on a road trip to the southwest soon and I was wondering how I would be able to get information on visiting and American Indian reservation or staying in a Native American town. I too have native American blood in me and I feel this is a part of me i would like to learn more about. thanks. ================= On Fri Apr 14 02:46:23 2000 Erica Lewis wrote I am impressed with your information I received from a friend. I am also a Black Native American with African and Crow/Choctaw blood. I would like to know more about your association and possible membership. Thanks ================= On Tue Apr 18 01:57:50 2000 Rici Bolden wrote Upon surfing the web, I found it interesting to know that there are organizations that exist that support people of common interests as myself. I feel that I fit into this group because my maternal granparents are Cherokee and African American and my paternal grandparents are Sioux, African American, and Irish. Keep up the good work!! On Sun Apr 23 03:51:41 2000 SummerRain wrote Halito, glad to have found by way here. Was referred by another member at Biinaa. I live in No. Cali and need to be in touch with other Black Indians. I am Choctaw/Comanche/African-American. Thanks for being here. ================= On Mon Apr 24 20:37:42 2000 Eve wrote Your homepage is cool ================= On Tue Apr 25 20:19:04 2000 Monique Littles wrote I am of Cherokee/Blackfoot and African American descent. I've been looking for a group like this for a long time. ================= On Tue Apr 25 20:35:07 2000 Jay Blackwell wrote Greetings! I come to you out of Washington, DC area. I am also a mix Native, African & Euro-peoples. I self-identify as African American, yet have maintained connection to my Native heritage (Cherokee) as well as the others. I am also a 2-spirit person and have established contacts in Native Two-Spirit Socities. Please contact me with any additinal information you have concerning this organziation. Thank-You!! Aho & Ase!! J Blackwell, ================= On Tue Apr 25 23:11:42 2000 John F. Wilson wrote Hello, I am a Black/ Choctaw / Cherokee. My Grandfather was born on the reservation between Cole & Langston, Oklahoma. ================= On Wed Apr 26 04:02:54 2000 SummerRain wrote Thank you for being here. I am Choctaw/Comanche/African-American. Black Native Americans, we DO exist. Thanks again. ================= On Fri Apr 28 06:48:52 2000 Asani Charles wrote Chukma! I just wanted to say hello and thank you for being on the web. I'm sorry I missed you at the Dartmouth Conference, maybe we can meet another time, another powwow. Look for me on the web at http://members.aol.com/homalosa/index.html Asani Charles, Chickasaw ================= On Fri Apr 28 15:49:46 2000 Devaki Kiron Huggins wrote i am happy to finally find a site that has information about people like me. very few people can trace back to their native ancestry...but in my family it's still present....people often mistake me for a latina because of my wavy/ curly long hair... and reddish light brown skin..... thanks ================= On Fri Apr 28 18:57:05 2000 Shannon wrote Will you post pictures from the Dartmouth symposium? Also, will there be an option for the public to view the guestbook? ================= On Tue May 2 14:14:07 2000 Phil Gregory wrote Hi I just thought I'd say hello, Much respect to your organisation. I will add a link to your site from mine... www.blackpresence.co.uk ================= On Thu May 4 15:24:06 2000 anthony green wrote hello i am so glad to have run across this page i am searching my native american ancestry i would like to have information on yemassee tribe and does this tribe have any connection to yemassee south carolina ================= On Thu May 4 15:24:41 2000 magnetic25 wrote hello i am so glad to have run across this page i am searching my native american ancestry i would like to have information on yemassee tribe and does this tribe have any connection to yemassee south carolina ================= On Tue May 9 10:06:14 2000 Karen Taborn wrote I saw some of you and heard some of you at the conference in New Hampshire relating Black and Native histories. I loved what Don Little Cloud had to say in response to a question of "why this conference is called Black/Native" ... "that we honor ALL our Ancestors"!!! Yes! My interest in our beautiful meeting in New Hampshire was many fold. 1) I have been doing research to track my own family's Seminole and Cherokee background; 2) I try to do my part in dispelling the ongoing myths and prejudices by teaching the truths myself (I teach race & gender issues at a NYC University ... for one); and as an ethnomusicologist I am now focusing my research on Black Indians. I'd like to come out to the left coast and visit your pow wow! I hope that you'll have music representing the Black/Indian movement! Please email me back and let me know. My love and prayers go out to you all! As long as we remember our ancestors, we will continue to live! Karen Taborn check my website out at http://home.earthlink.net/~ethnogrrl/Index.html ================= On Tue May 9 19:17:01 2000 Janeenantoine wrote Greetings! Love the site. will put you on the email list. ================= On Wed May 10 23:18:26 2000 Sakina Salam-Morton Aziz wrote I am so grateful to find this website. A friend of mine and I were talking of doing a documentary on Black Indians. We will be intouch very soon. I was told my maternal great grandfather was Cree or Creek, elders could not quite rememeber. Paternal grandfather was part Cherekee. There are others but elders where not interested and didn't pass all of the history to us due to the prejudice of white society in those days. They were made ashame possibly. Sakina ================= On Fri May 12 17:28:22 2000 Rico wrote Thanks for the site, I am happy that I found it for I'm mixed. my blood line runs Cherokee and Navaho to Black, I lived in Fort Defiance AZ.. People look at me and think Latino for there's not to many of us openly out there. Thanks Rico ================= On Tue May 16 19:35:17 2000 sultana al-salahuddin wrote Hi,I am recentlyl doing a project on black native american.I myself are of chocktaw/comanche/black decent. I have been trying to get my tribal number but had no success. ================= On Wed May 17 15:48:54 2000 Staria Harris wrote This website is a blessing. ================= On Wed May 17 19:20:39 2000 I.Daniel Hunt wrote It's about time!!- I thought we were alone in recognizing of our native american heritage! I am glad to see someone else is doing something about it! Thanks for your effort and concern! ================= On Thu May 18 17:30:55 2000 Kevin Ballard wrote Greetings, I like what I see here. I am a member of "Black Indians Intertribal Native American Association". It is good there are many of us all over the country and have chosen to make it known that we exist. Thank you. Peace and Blessings, Blackfoot ================= On Fri May 19 15:44:49 2000 Lawana H. wrote I enjoyed your website. My great-grandmother was Black and Cherokee/Tsalagi (NC). My boyfriend's great-grandfather was Black and Creek. My best friend has Blackfoot relatives. There's such a shared history between these two peoples. I think your organization is a great way to make more people aware of that fact. ================= On Sat May 20 20:13:41 2000 Diane Sanders wrote Please sent me information about your orginization. I am looking for a group that is close to home, I live in Colorado: well organized, no infighting, and leadership problems. I am a black cherokee and I sell jewelry. I am looking for a gropu that is recongized by other Native groups, I am tired of being call a wannade. Diane Sanders ================= On Sat May 20 20:21:39 2000 natalia atkins wrote I never thought there was an organization that reconized the mixture of the two races. Thanks for being here. ================= On Sun May 21 04:38:32 2000 HARRY FREEMAN JR wrote I AM IN TOUCH WITH MY BLACK HERITAGE BUT HAVE NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT MY NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE WHICH IS APACHE ================= On Sun May 21 19:15:09 2000 Floyd Freeman wrote What a breath of fresh air! I have NATIVE AMERICAN running through my vein's. The thing of it is, is that not a member of my family know's which tribe, my grandmother's mother was born into. Connie Walker is her name, even in rest! ================= On Mon May 22 20:10:59 2000 NEWTON COLLIER wrote GREAT to know this is on the web. ================= On Thu May 25 19:03:29 2000 lavern sherrill wrote i love you all ================= On Thu May 25 22:20:17 2000 Michelle Goldsby wrote I think it's great to see some positive feedback on the Native American and African American mixtures. Very seldem do the history books indicate that blacks and Native americans intermarried amoung each other,they were called Maroons. Unfortunately the history books usually just indicate mixtures of whites and Native Americans. And it is most unfortunate for this, but it seems most of the time only the mixture of white and Native American get recognized. This has to change! when I was taking a course on Native American history in college, my professor failed to mention any mixtures that produced the maroons. He only talked about the white mixture, which is most unfortunate. I immediately wrote a research paper with accurate accounts that there were the black mixtures as well. Although I don't think he will alter his lessons very much to include the black mixture, he at least acknowledge his inaccuracy and appologized. ================= On Fri May 26 07:27:22 2000 Marna Claywoman wrote I am so glad that I found your website. You have done a great service to so many by sahring the information you offer. Furthermore, the site is very beautiful. I will tell others about it and visit again. I'm sure my teenage daughter will be delighted to see the site when I tell her about it in the morning. We are multiracial:African, European, Native American people and it is wonderful to see others celebrating their mixed heritage so proudly. Thank you for the wonderful website! ================= On Sat May 27 03:42:35 2000 SYLVESTER MYRICK 3RD wrote I too am of mixed heritage I am Wappo/Yuki, Sac&Fox,and African American and Irish It is good to see there are so many of us and I am glad for you and your organization. Your'e right we don't need blood quantum to define us-we are. ================= On Mon May 29 02:26:47 2000 Jennifer Waters - Salters wrote I have always been interested in finding out information about my Cherokee and Iroquois Indian roots. It's very difficult to find out information about my Indian heritage. Hopefully your site will help. ================= On Wed May 31 22:01:34 Name: cvcata Comments: My grandma comes from the Shinnecock Indian Reservation. In Long Island New York and I would like to become of member of your organization my father is Mexican American and I am African American on my grandpa side from Louisana. I really like what I , have read on your organization. ================= On Fri Jun 2 16:07:31 Name: Aminah Malik Comments: I have adopted the name Aminah Malik with regards to my relious practice which is Islam. However, my family's surnames are Dozier, Spellman, Grant and Carpenter on my Grandmother's, Mother's, Grandfather's and Father's lineage respectfully. ================= On Sun Jun 4 04:06:54 ; Name: Antiwan Walker Comments: Greetings BNAA. My name is Antiwan Walker, and I'm very much interested in digging into my Native American ancestry. Ever since my (maternal) grandfather told me that his grandmother was a full-bloodied Cherokee, and my father told me that my great, great, great, (great?) grandfather was an Indian chief, I have been dying to find, connect with, and incorporate that heritage into my life. Maybe this is the moment, the organization, the opportunity I've be waiting for to fill in this missing gap. I'm so glad I came across this. Antiwan ================= On Mon Jun 5 23:57:33 ; Name: Sheila Parrish-Spence Comments: I like your web page. I am interested in finding the Indian tribe my grandmother's relatives came from in North Carolina. ================= On Thu Jun 8 17:55:06 ; Name: jon gary Comments: hello, nice website. i'm a native of ocala, fl. my mother is 1/2 seminole and 1/4 black and irish. my father is black and 1/4 creek. growing up in school at north marion high school in sparr,fl. the black children would often ask me what i was. up to ninth grade i had no reason to believe that i was anything but black. children at "osceola middle" didn't care to much or didn't yet know how to look at a person to tell what they were. as it was i got more trouble out of blacks about my race then whites. in the end, i mostly hung out with the guys on the football team. my girlfriend during highschool was named Michelle who not suprisingly is 1/2 cherokee. i'm going to my first pow-wow on june the 24th. it is in manassass,virginia and there should be a lot of eastern shore tribes represented and plenty of cherokee. it is strange how my whole mindset has changed due to the way people see me! i am happy i live in an era where i can be publicly proud of my heritage and not hide it by keeping my head cut short and other tricks. thanks for your time ================= On Sun Jun 11 02:52:34 ; Name: Clatressa Parker Comments: Hi, I am so glad, I came across your web-site. Your organization seems really interesting. I am also Black and Native American AND PROUD OF IT! Many people (especially caucasians) would not know that by the look on their faces. They have always wondered what I am (But never ask!!) because of my complexion, which is high-yellow. My Mother is Black and Indian (half or 3 quarters of Choctaw/Creek) and my Father is mostly Black. He has a little bit of indian in him (Creek, I think), but I don't know how much. Anyway, I would love to join your organization. Please mail some additional information to me. Thanks ================= On Wed Jun 14 21:47:30 ; Name: KIMBERLEIGH LEE Comments: I AM A BLACK NATIVE AMERICAN OF CREOLE AND CHOCTAW DESCENT ================= On Thu Jun 15 15:47:50 ; Name: Anita Trezvant Comments: I'm of Cape Verdean/Native American ancestry. I'm recognized by the Cape Verdean community but not by the Indian. I attend Pow Wows and feel very comfortable being there. My grandmother and great grandmother were of Indian ancestry. My children and myself look Native American. That is not enough to be accepted by the Indian tribes. Therefore I've always felt torn by looking Indian but not being allowed to be a member of any tribe! Thank you for letting me vent. ================= On Fri Jun 16 04:16:22 ; Name: Sidney Johnson Comments: I didn't get to really enjoy your web pages because the computer I was using the settings wasn't set right, but it still was very interesting to me! ================= On Fri Jun 16 20:32:05 ; Name: Allison Norman Comments: Iam of both decents as well and have had less than warm welcomes trying to learn about my native american side. ================= On Sat Jun 17 18:26:40 ; Name: qeshet Comments: Thank you!!!!! I'm a decendant of African and Cherokee and (possibly Blackfoot) peoples. I'm also an artist with plans for a one woman show about African Native Americans. I'm so very glad you are here. Raven Lee ================= On Tue Jun 20 02:29:16 ; Name: KALEENA CONGO Comments: I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I AM A BLACK INDIAN MY SELF.BY MY GRANDMOTHER.AND I THINK THIS IS A GOOD PAGE TO SEE. ================= On Wed Jun 21 04:06:04 ; Name: Meca Rich Comments: I would like more information about your organization and how to become a member. Thank you. ================= On Fri Jun 23 07:06:13 ; Name: Flemming Lindenberg Comments: I think yuo have make a nice website, with a lot of information ================= On Fri Jun 23 07:11:30 ; Name: Flemming Lindenberg Comments: From Germany I think yuo have make a nice website, with a lot of information,about your org. I wanna ask if you can bring mor abot the black people in the ghettos of the big towns of the U.S.A ================= On Sat Jun 24 08:34:11 ; Name: taryn Comments: hello, although i am not black my self i think black people are gorgous and many of my friends are black americans and i'm all for it thank you for this great site ================= On Mon Jun 26 21:03:12 ; Name: Ty Worthy Comments: Please check out this site that symbolizes the power of the black dollar. www.afrocencheck.com...If you like it..tell a friend ================= On Tue Jun 27 17:55:13 ; Name: michell antionette logan Comments: I'am a black indan and I have been looking for something like this(web sit). ================= On Mon Jul 3 01:18:22 ; Name: A.A.Dhahabu Comments: Keep up the good work .Nice to see that you have right nonmenclature' ================= On Mon Jul 10 02:48:17 ; Name: Karabrene Comments: very informative. ================= On Thu Jul 13 14:54:56 ; Name: Zelda Lockhart Comments: Thank you for providing this resource. I have searched for the lineage of my grandmother and therefor my own lineage for some time. For some reason it is an embarrassment to my immediate family to be both African and Indigeonous. My search continues. Thank you. ================= On Thu Jul 13 16:28:29 ; Name: Lancya Comments: Hello, I'm a mix of African (we unfortunately can't trace back to the specific tribes or "countries") and Creek, Tsalagi, and Blackfeet. I don't recognize any white holiday, such as Columbus Day and Independence Day, and I love vocally displaying my heritage. I would just like to thank you for creating this site for those of us who are proud of both sides of our heritage. Long live Natives and Blacks, destroy the white "holidays"!!! ================= On Sat Jul 15 14:50:34 ; Name: soc_schauman Comments: Powerful webpage, which honors all ancestors. My grandmother was a Harris from Maine, of Waponahki descent. We also have African ancestors, far back. You can see the beautiful traits in us, but very faintly. We don't have any info on these ancestors, but honor them still. My youngest daughter, who is also Cherokee is named Africa. We've begun her regalia, and she has chosen red, black and green as her colors. There are black indians here, especially at U of M who are accepted and respected by the Native community here. Thank-you so much for your great webpage and works in the community! ================= On Sat Jul 15 18:13:51 ; Name: Jimmy R Collins-Johnson Comments: Do you have any info on Native American along the Okla. and Tex. borber, in Lamar and Red River counties of Tex. ================= On Sat Jul 15 18:23:59 ; Name: Chief Firebird GrayWolf Comments: Dear friends,My tribe is made up of people of African blood I am a Uku Chief and my Principal Chief is Chief Sitting Sun of the Ohatchee Cherokee Tribe of Alabama and New York we are recoginized by State Law . We would like to communicate with you and leaarn about your Association. I am also a Clan Mother for NENA.(north eastern native american association)which is a interbribal association. Would you be so kind as to communicate with us.Thank you Chief Firebird Graywolf. ================= On Sat Jul 22 00:15:09 ; Name: Timothy Aaron-STyles Comments: I am African-American with either Cherokee or Creek ancestry from Greene County Georgia... ================= On Sat Jul 22 15:44:04 ; Name: Marschia Thoms Comments: i was on the internet looking for a logo for my business card and i found your site. Wonderful. Marvelous. I would like to know more about you. ================= On Wed Jul 26 09:43:45 ; Name: Letitia Sadiyya Shakur Comments: I am so happy to have found your organization! It has been difficult to get recognition from the tribal association, and help to trace the names of the actual relatives that I do know, to be able to benefit from my lineage, and get those benefits for my children. God willing, you will hear from me often. ================= On Wed Jul 26 12:59:04 ; Name: A.S. Dhillon Comments: I am from the UK, but originally a sikh from north India,I would like to say that i think this is a great idea, and beleive both races should try to win America back from White people, as the land belong to these 2 peoples, africans should be given there fair share for all the pain theyve been through and red indians cuz its been there land for 1000's of years but none of these 2 races have any political power which is devastating, and it would be my dream and other coloured peoples dreams too if our coloured brothers could restore there identities, we must all stick together and you must ask other rich nations in asia to contribute to this cause, i just want you too know your pain is our pain and you must never ever give in, and you must ask others fo help and beleive me they will try, be patient, im glad weve got this organisation, so all our creeds and colors can live in harmony, im sure of that, remember what ALI said, he bought us all together, irrespective of his religious views, but i truly beleive africans and indians and orientals can live like brothers again. ================= On Thu Jul 27 16:48:44 ; Name: DAREN KLYTE Comments: i WAS JUST WONDERING IF IT MAYBE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO FIND OUT MY GENEOLOGY A LITTLE BETTER THROUGH LOCATING SOME CHEROKEE INDIAN TRIBES SINCE I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH MY GRANDPARENTS WERE PART CHEROKEE INDIAN, IN ADDITION TO THIS QUEST i COULD POSSIBLY FIND SOME DISTANT RELATIVES THAT I HAVE NEVER MET. ================= On Fri Jul 28 03:43:16 ; Name: shirley riley-davis Comments: Thank you for creating this web site. Is there any other source for information on this subject? I don't think so. ================= On Fri Jul 28 18:45:56 ; Name: Dallas Freeman Comments: I was surprised to find a site with this family culture/sturcture/background. Congragtulations for being proud of your family heritage. ================= On Sat Jul 29 02:00:05 ; Name: Rachel Walker Comments: To Whom It May Concern, Please send me more information about your organization. I am African American with possible Native American (Lumbee from NC) and English descendancy. Thank you very much. ================= On Sun Jul 30 02:21:59 ; Name: Tamu Ngina Comments: Thank you for this website. I have a deep desire to learn about this side of my heritage. So that I may become a complete woman/human. ================= On Sun Jul 30 20:33:19 ; Name: lisa thurston Comments: thank you so very much for remembering our linkage to our native american heritage. Although I identify myself as an african american woman, i have often heard the silenced voice of my grandmother, who was native american. i never felt comfortable forgetting her, just because i looked a certain way. Because of this sight i now identify myself as black native american. ================= On Sat Aug 5 20:07:27 ; Name: Bobby G. Grayson, Jr. Comments: The site looks great. I did not know that such a site exsisted. For the past two years I have been researching my family history. I have been able to trace my father's family to Eastern Oklahoma, Castle. My grandfather is listed on the Creek Freedmen Roll (Dawes Rolls). My search have taken me back home, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Historial Society. The availability of documents there marvel the mind. I can remember my mother telling me to search my fathers side of the family because.......she never explained what she was trying to say. If you or your organization can give me any assistant it would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather: Bennie Manuel, Card# 616, Roll# 775 My gr-grandfather: Tally Manuel, Card# 94, Roll# 355 My gr-grandmother: Erie Adams, Card# 1727, Roll# 5391 Erie Grayson ================= On Sat Aug 5 23:17:19 ; Name: carolyn molock Comments: I hope your still in business because, we need something like this all over the united states. ================= On Sun Aug 6 04:13:05 ; Name: Charone Comments: I really enjoyed your site. It is what I've been looking for. and it's another reason to move out to san francisco do you have an E list? ================= On Mon Aug 7 23:07:09 ; Name: Comments: Dee Dee Castro ================= On Tue Aug 8 02:43:07 ; Name: Kathy Farnsworth Comments: Glad to see your site! ================= On Tue Aug 8 23:17:48 ; Name: DROBERTS Comments: IT'S GOOD TO SEE THAT THERE IS AN ORGANIZATION LIKE THIS ONE. PLEASE SEND MORE INFORMATION. THANKS ================= On Fri Aug 11 16:32:02 ; Name: sandra beasley Comments: fantastic web site! keep up the great work! ================= On Wed Aug 16 16:58:43 ; Name: Mrs. Yvette Johnson Comments: I am currently researching my maternal families history. Based on oral history and the barest of records, we have concluded that my great, great grandmother was Choctaw however I'm still working to find her name and the name of my great, great grandfather in the Dawes Commission records. ================= On Wed Aug 16 18:53:47 ; Name: Terry Ligon Comments: Sorry it has taken me all this time to get to your site. I've been busy trying to set mine up and have a desire to link you to it. (www.estelusti.com) Enjoyed seeing you all in New Hampshire in April and hope to make a pow wow one of these days. Would especially like to know if I would be permited to perform some photographic work as is my "official" training. Again, sending my regards to Benita, Don, and Zenobia. ================= On Thu Aug 17 04:20:11 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Aug 20 07:39:42 ; Name: Gary Murphy Comments: I am part Choctaw Indian. My email address is ================= On Mon Aug 21 23:07:35 ; Name: Louise Howard Comments: I am so glad to have found your organization. My interest in Black Indians, the history of the relationship between Africans and Indians is the most fascinating and yet least discussed, which makes the accepted written history of America incomplete. ================= On Thu Aug 24 05:22:18 ; Name: Alejandro Boulware Comments: Im a black native American boy in my terms, tribe not so sure but Im going to find out. I still practice my peoples ways and life stly and it very nice to see peoplethat think the way I do. email me at ================= On Fri Aug 25 10:26:02 ; Name: Guy from Denmark Comments: I haven't really seen your page, but I hope that whatever you do, will work out for you... ================= On Fri Aug 25 16:52:43 ; Name: Alicia Mikel Comments: I would like to become involeved in this organization ================= On Fri Aug 25 18:46:32 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Aug 28 01:08:33 ; Name: JoAnn HerbeOn Tue Aug 29 20:15:06 ; Name: Will Flowers Comments: Very nice website. It was very helpful and informative. ================= On Wed Aug 30 20:21:26 ; Name: brandy Comments: this web site was very well presented. i liked it a great deal. thank you for putting something like this together. ================= On Wed Aug 30 21:54:54 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Aug 30 22:07:18 ; Name: Pamela from Southfield Mi. Comments: I was quite impressed with this web Site. I am proud of my Afro-American & Native American Cherokee heritage. I passed this information on to one of my friends from Oakahoma City. Thank you. ================= On Thu Aug 31 18:08:45 ; Name: LATISHA WILLIAMS Comments: HELLO MY NAME IS LATISHA WILLIAMS. I AM A FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE IN MARSHALL TEXAS. I AM DOING A HISTORY PROJECT AND I AM GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS WEB SITE. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT MY AFRICAN AND INDIAN CULTURE SINCE I HAVE READ THIS WEBSITE. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ANYTHING NEW THAT YOU ADD TO BNAA, COULD YOU PLEASE SEND IT TO THATNK YOU VERY MUCH:) ================= On Fri Sep 1 15:22:02 ; Name: ziryab Comments: Alafia, I am a Black Native. My lineage consists of Lenni Lenape, Tsalagi, Chickasaw, Sutaio(Southern Cheyenne)/Penataka Nermuh(Comanche). I am extremely active in local powwows and am a traditional dancer. We must reclaim our whole heritage, both Native and African. This is who we are! Mojuba egun iba e! I am proud of my people, Red and Black. Nice website! Ire-O!!! ================= On Sat Sep 2 14:51:33 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Sep 3 04:56:56 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Sep 3 05:00:07 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Sep 8 14:52:00 ; Name: Jim Mays Comments: ================= On Fri Sep 8 21:24:30 ; Name: Sharane Palley, ADR Mediator Comments: Crisis Intervention Mediation Teen/Family and Restorative Justice Mediation IngelHaven Ranch 9008 West Road, Potter Valley, CA 95469 707.743.2575 I am so pleased to have found this site. I wish my father was still alive. He was of Blackfeet/African descent and my mother Creek/African/French. The intertwining/healing of all beings continues forth. Check out "Nanish Shontie", an inter-tribal, inter-racial Traditional (walking the Red Road)Camp not far from Eugene,Oregon; run by a Council of indigeneous Elders. To visit or for more information contact 8 23:43:36 ; Name: Bonita Roxie Aleja Sizemore Comments: Greetings; from, Bonita Roxie Aleja Sizemore, One of the Four Founder's of the Black Native American Association. ... Good to See You ... ================= On Fri Sep 8 23:55:58 ; Name: Bonita Roxie Aleja Sizemore Comments: Greetings; from, Bonita Roxie Aleja Sizemore, One of the Four Founder's of the Black Native American Association, Oakland, California. In response to many inquires, The Northern Claifornia Bay Area includes; Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Vallejo, Sacramento, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, Stockton, Fresno, Monterey, and Los Angeles too!!! ... etc. many persons are associated with us although they are, living in Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, New Jersey, Chicago, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oaklahoma, Georgia, Lousianna, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New York, the "New England States", Tennessee, Virgina, Minniapolis, Minnasota... etc.. ... Good to See You ... ================= On Sat Sep 9 22:20:34 ; Name: charles evans Comments: send more info. ================= On Thu Sep 14 09:38:43 ; Name: Comments: I would like to know about you, if I may please. I'm a Seminole Freedman from the state of Oklahoma. ================= On Thu Sep 14 09:38:45 ; Name: Wewoka Comments: I would like to know about you, if I may please. I'm a Seminole Freedman from the state of Oklahoma. ================= On Thu Sep 14 18:59:19 ; Name: Pearl Merritt Comments: ================= On Thu Sep 14 19:52:04 ; Name: Silent Thunder Tessier Comments: Hoka! Hau kola, Tis a pleasure and am very honoured to have visited this site as told me by none other than the one "Zenobia", eh. I appreciate your existence and long may your circle be strong and full of good medicine. Tosha, ST TESSIER ================= On Fri Sep 15 23:57:29 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sat Sep 16 02:25:15 ; Name: Deryl T. Battle Comments: I am truly pleased to know that there is such group to cover the two races. My father's Grandmother was Native American and therefore my relatives on that side are a part of this group. I am located in North Carolina, but if I should ever get to the West coast I would like very much to meet you in person. This is a beautiful web site and thanks for the experience. ================= On Sat Sep 16 14:21:45 ; Name: Chief Yellowbutterfly Comments: Thank goodness this organization is here. I felt all alone, now I know there are others that are like me.(African-American/Native- American) And very proud of both cultures that are in me. I have wanted to reach out to this group for years and recently started an online book/craft/art store that focuses on just this population. If you would like, please stop into "Tribe People Books Plus" (www.tribepeoplebooksplus.com) Let me know what you think and please share it with all. Our slogan is: "ONE WORLD...ONE FAMILY" This site:BNAA.ORG is definitely one I would like to showcase as a link from my store. ================= On Sat Sep 16 16:44:27 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sat Sep 16 20:55:49 ; Name: Denise Comments: Am happy to learn of your site. Will check again for more information. Thank you ================= On Wed Sep 20 01:51:11 ; Name: whitneydex Comments: solidarity with our brothers on these occupied lands of our heritage. Of tsuu t'ina and african heritage in Alberta ================= On Wed Sep 20 14:24:12 ; Name: Donnye Hayes Comments: Black/Tuscarora from NC. Like most of you all, I'm black of Nativer descent or vice-verca. This mixture is very prevelent here in the southeast. It would be wonderful if an organization was founded here, or even if BNAA had a chapter here to raise Black Indian Awareness. People down south need to be proud a little bit more about themselves than "my grandmother was a Cherokee princess" or their "good hair". ================= On Thu Sep 21 20:15:36 ; Name: L.Don Robinson Comments: I am not sure of my Indian descent, though I would love to find out if you can help. What should I do? ================= On Thu Sep 21 20:51:41 ; Name: Francesca Watson Waugh Comments: ================= On Fri Sep 22 18:50:41 ; Name: DAWN Comments: I was happy to find this site. I don't exactly know what constitutes being a Black American Indian, but my greatgrandmother's father was German Indian (Cherokee) (Katoy,Kentucky, and my father's ancestry includes Blackfoot Indian from Kansas and Oklahoma. Do you have membership requirements. Are there any general Native American groups which do not require strict membership requirements? ================= On Sat Sep 23 03:02:33 ; Name: S.S. Comments: I'm very interested in your organization and if you have considered or have local branches in other states? ================= On Sun Sep 24 12:49:53 ; Name: LES L. COOKS Comments: I WAS VERY HAPPY TO FIND YOUR WEBSITE. MY FAMILY IS CHEROKEE. I JUST HAD ONE QUESTION. IVE BEEN TO THE CHEROKEE NATION WEB SITE, AND IVE NEVER SEEN ANY NATIVE AMERICANS WHO WERE MIXED WITH BLACK. ALL IVE SEEN ARE WHITE PEOPLE WITH A OUNCE OF CHEROKEE BLOOD IN THEM. ================= On Mon Sep 25 00:45:33 ; Name: Linda Comments: I was so glad to find your website...I am Multi-ethnic, I am African American, Native American descent from my Dad's side which is either cherokee or creek and West Indian from the Islands on my Mother's side....I have been to several Pow Wow's and find that I fell most spiritual there than any other place....I can't wait to get connected with all of you. ================= On Wed Sep 27 23:35:50 ; Name: kimberly harris Comments: Wow! What a great site. It's a good feeling to know there are others who want to embrace *all* of their heritage, whatever that may be. I'd love to know how you traced your african ancestors, I'm stumped! Also, the only way I've been able to give an educated guess about out naitve american side is to locate where my great-relatives came from. Do you have other suggestions? ================= On Thu Sep 28 00:20:24 ; Name: eggunseye bernice cason-bey Comments: aneyeho, my second time around. very new athe computor,to say nothing of the web. hope i get this right. i was often told that my grandparents were each part indian. sometime it was said that my grandfather was from the blackhawk tribe, or maybe thats blackhawks tribe(?) however i am also just beginning the search for my family roots. i am in awe of all of the information on the web. glad to know you are there. keep on keepin on. lovingly,your sister bey. feel free to send any info on the association,as well as about the history of the black ================= On Thu Sep 28 18:19:17 ; ================= On Fri Sep 29 19:17:01 ; Name: Tookie Cueto Comments: Hello... Please let me know if ther are any contacts for the Minnesota area. It is very hard for me to get any info on Black Indians in this area. I am a 30 yr old female veterinarian technician born in the Bahamas. My grandmother was Cherokee Indian born in North Carolina. Any info you can send me would be wonderful. ================= On Sat Sep 30 21:23:57 ; Name: Ellene Tallulah Polidore Comments: ================= On Tue Oct 3 02:54:14 ; Name: El'ir pedi'yah Comments: Greetings I am Choctaw/Afrikan in so called America. If we caan work together contact me And I love this site it is love and WE NEED LAND ================= On Tue Oct 3 15:28:35 ; Name: Curtis B. Price Comments: Hello, I would love more information on the association with a possibility of joining. In accordance to my family oral history, I have Cherokee ancestors, and I have been looking for help in finding who they are. ================= On Tue Oct 3 17:40:44 ; Name: Linda Comments: I love your site ..I have native American & Afican American Blood and I can't wait to meet up with you all one day. ================= On Tue Oct 3 18:52:12 ; Name: Ramapriya Comments: My son and I would like to know you. My e-mail He lives in Oakland. ================= On Wed Oct 4 03:35:56 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Oct 4 21:43:47 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Oct 5 15:14:34 ; Name: jacqueline Curtis Comments: I am so ecited there is such an organization. I was told there was Native American is unfortunate to find out what tribe. It is to my understanding that they went to their grave with them. ================= On Fri Oct 6 17:56:57 ; Name: Kat Comments: Great site, I am doing research for a paper. I attend Arizona State Univ. and have found very little has been written about your oyate (people). I am also doing interviews of friends that are Native and African American heritages. A'he'hah, ================= On Fri Oct 6 22:04:10 ; Name: Stephanie Lindsey Comments: See you next week at the pow wow!! ================= On Sat Oct 7 15:37:00 ; Name: Grandma & Yvone & Dale & Benny Sawyer Comments: Great website You can get ahold us ================= On Sun Oct 8 01:05:36 ; Name: jai Comments: this is very interesting. Over 75% of the black people in the US are of native american descent, yet this is the first time i have heard of an organization like yours. Although I am proud of my african ancestry I also have to be aware of my european, cherokee, and crow ancestry as well. good luck and god bless ================= On Sun Oct 8 01:26:38 ; Name: jai Comments: this is very interesting. Over 75% of the black people in the US are of native american descent, yet this is the first time i have heard of an organization like yours. Although I am proud of my african ancestry I also have to be aware of my european, cherokee, and crow ancestry as well. good luck and god bless ================= ================= On Sun Oct 8 02:55:38 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Oct 8 21:03:52 ; Name: Joe Mitch Comments: Hello my Black and Native American Brothers and Sisters. I'm Joe from New York, I always enjoyed tracing my African, Blackfeet, and Cherokee roots and this site brings me joy to see that we finally got back together. ================= On Sun Oct 8 21:13:17 ; Name: Joe Mitchell Comments: Hi it's Joe again I wanted to know how I can be a member. Please e-mail me at ================= On Mon Oct 9 19:04:17 ; Name: Fran & Bernard M. Foston, Sr. Comments: Wnderful Site! Send us any info at ================= On Wed Oct 11 14:31:23 ; Name: New Hampshire Comments: Hey Yah! Ahou Ni she ma!! I will always remember you All! Remember me in your prayers as I will for All Of You! Until we stand in the same space together again sharing our ancestorial rhythms, remember me. "May The Sacred Spirits Continue To Guide You" Aho-Na! ================= On Thu Oct 12 03:14:08 ; Name: John Lee Comments: It's about time. ================= On Thu Oct 12 17:59:45 ; Name: WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA Comments: (1) YOU ALL LOOK BLACK (2) WHY IS EVERYBODY SAYING THEIR INDIAN ANCESTOR WAS A 'PRINCESS'? SOMEBODY HAD TO BE NON-ROYAL, DIDN'T THEY? (3) MANY NATIVE TRIBES OWNED BLACK-SLAVES -AND THOSE SLAVES WERE COUNTED AS MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE -SO THAT DOESN'T MAKE YOUR GREAT GRANDMA AN INDIAN --SHE WAS BLACK, BUT JUST A 'COUNTED MEMBER' OF THE TRIBE--AND THAT'S WHY YOU ARE BLACK TODAY. ----------GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TRYING TO CLAIM RIGHTS & STARTING UP ORGANIZATIONS. ================= On Thu Oct 12 18:50:04 ; Name: Marna Claywoman Comments: Dear Little Cloud, I hadn't visited the BNAA website in awhile. What a wonderful surprise to see all the beautiful photographs from pow wows and other activities the BNAA members have participated in! I also really appreciate the mailings both internet and snailmail I have received about activities happening in California. I hope to participate next year. I recently purchased a copy of the Rich-Heape Black Indians: An American Story film. Thank you for the information about it. My daughter and I watched it a couple days ago. I was really uplifted by the interviews of so many Black Indians. Thank you again for a truly beautiful and valuable website. May many blessings from the Great Creator come to you, Zenobia, Bonita, Rip, and our many Black Native American bothers and sisters. With Love, Marna Claywoman ================= On Thu Oct 12 19:27:30 ; Name: Anita Tyiska Comments: My father's family come from the Southwest (Texas/Oaklahoma). Cheroke, I'm told and our last name was something like: Tiawichia, which later became Tyiska. I would love to receive information about other African Americans of Indian decent. Thank you! ================= On Fri Oct 13 12:34:40 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 13 12:35:11 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 13 17:14:06 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 13 17:14:25 ; Name: Irene Gloria Rollins-Vanderhorst Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 13 19:41:31 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 13 19:48:28 ; Name: MICHELLE WHITE Comments: I am glad to have fought information on black indians. I have read William Kratz book and enjoyed it. So many of our people are researching there family history and it is difficult. Most of the families have on a photo of a relative with indian blood. I am glad you have this web site ================= On Fri Oct 13 19:56:09 ; Name: MICHELLE WHITE Comments: PLEASE SEND INFO TO PO BOX 390 HURST, TX 76053 ================= On Sat Oct 14 01:59:20 ; Name: Eddie Hill Jr. Comments: I am very pleased to find your site. I was in Oakland for years and knew nothing of your group, thinking I and a few scattered others were renegades with little support. Choctaw Siah!! ================= On Sun Oct 15 07:57:07 ; Name: Lola Hanif Comments: Thank you Sis. Bonita. What a wonderful web site. Please put me on mailing list. What a wealth of knowledge. God bless you for your strength and spirit. ================= On Sun Oct 15 15:17:58 ; Name: Cyndi DeVesey Douglas Comments: ================= On Sun Oct 15 15:51:36 ; Name: Cyndi DeVesey Douglas Comments: Like many african-americans that i know, i have long been intrigued by the afrindian connection. i have always wanted to explore this phenomenon without denying my african ancestry. i questioned my own identity wondering how to belong to both, knowing nothing of either. how do you all know what groups you are from (black and indian)? what is the reception of native americans to your group? are they surprised to learn of the historical connection, or are many already aware? i would like to know more about your organization and how i can begin to research my own native and african ancestry. ================= On Mon Oct 16 03:34:27 ; Name: Ronald E. Williams Comments: On Mon Oct 16 06:26:30 ; Name: Lynn Harrington Comments: Very beautiful web page. Nice sheilds! I don't know if you return queries or not, but I am trying to find simular Black/First Nation web pages based in Canada. The Great Lakes region in particular. Do you know of any links? Would appreciate any info. regards, ================= On Tue Oct 17 09:50:43 ; Name: Patricia Comments: Thank You for this beautiful web site.. I will visit often as I am very interested in learning all that I can about the inter- relationships of Mother Africa's children. Especially Native American relationships as I seek my roots in the Apache family or other family for all I have ever been told was that my gggradmother was Native American. Thank you once again. ================= On Tue Oct 17 18:03:04 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Oct 18 15:12:20 ; Name: Stoney Whiskeyjack ( Cree) Comments: Iwould like to commend u people in California for keeping your culture and traditional values strong.I think more people need to be aware that we are still here and that indians and blacks are a forces to be recgnized and respected.Hoka, May the great spirit watch over u's and keep your minds clear. Stoney ================= On Thu Oct 19 00:04:18 ; Name: Comments: greetings, i'm glad to know that there is an organization of this type in existence. i have always wanted to explore the other side of my heritage...your organization allows that possiblity to be realized. thank you. please inform me of meetings and etc that you hold annually. i'll try to attend. again-thank you. ================= On Thu Oct 19 16:05:20 ; Name: Robin Hawkins-Kearney Comments: ================= On Thu Oct 19 22:32:35 ; Name: willie t. sheppard, jr. Comments: hello , i would like to join the association i really enjoyed your web. ================= On Fri Oct 20 01:50:53 ; Name: clarence bear robinson Comments: ================= On Fri Oct 20 04:35:06 ; Name: Keymana Gandy Comments: Greeting brother and sisters< I am an African American with Choctaw Indian blood. I have been told by my grandmother that we have some Choctaw relatives in our family. I believe it is somewhere in Louisiana. By the way, I think this site is very informative because it provides a broad insight of the Black and Native American Communities and how both come together to form a common bond. Also, I am from Oakland, Ca and would like to know more information about powwows or other Indigenous events in the Bay Area. I would greatly appreciate it. Peace to all. ================= On Fri Oct 20 04:36:48 ; Name: Keymana Gandy Comments: Greeting brother and sisters< I am an African American with Choctaw Indian blood. I have been told by my grandmother that we have some Choctaw relatives in our family. I believe it is somewhere in Louisiana. By the way, I think this site is very informative because it provides a broad insight of the Black and Native American Communities and how both come together to form a common bond. Also, I am from Oakland, Ca and would like to know more information about powwows or other Indigenous events in the Bay Area. I would greatly appreciate it. Peace to all. ================= On Sun Oct 22 00:54:47 ; Name: Vivian Clark Comments: Greetings Fellow Spirits!! Somehow my native american guide once again has guided me to a connection point of like minds and souls. My families lineage is situated in central Virgina(Danville area) and N.C. I have began this journey of tracing my own native ancestry. From a logistical standpoint, I have i.d. the Cherokee or Monocan tribes to be the dominant influence in this part of Virginia..although, I have asked Spirit to continue to guide me to truth and light and have recieved atleast (1) vision/dream in response. This vision/dream was seeing my uncle planting and tilling the land during sunrise. He was chanting in a low gutteral tone. When I asked him to teach me this chanting song, he quickly responed, "It tis for men only". This is also the only uncle whom my grandfather taught a closely guarded ceremonial act, entitled, "Talking the Fire" to. My grandfather (a healer), apparently learned of this through his mother who is alleged to have been native american and that's where my research begins and ends. I know that it was done in private with the injured or sickly was thought to remove heat and sickness from the body. Living family members who had recieved such a healing remember only feeling better after their session was over and nothing else!! So, if there is anyone out there who may have a clue as to the religious practices of these Virginian tribes or have heard of "Talking the Fire", by all means email me @ , I will be most appreciative.. Continue to walk in Peace & Light, ================= On Sun Oct 22 20:36:13 ; Name: Nikia Wilson Comments: I am looking for help in tracing my heritage. I know that I am 1/4 Anishnabe and 1/4 Cherokee. I am trying to gain my Anishnabek tribal membership. I know that I have Nish family from South Haven, Michigan with the last name of "Ash." I also have Cherokee family from Tennesee with the last name of "Sylvertooth." If you could help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Chi-Migwetch, Nikia ================= On Sun Oct 22 23:18:27 ; Name: Sherrie Comments: I was excited to find a web site, with what I was looking for. I will be coming back soon and giving the link to my family as well. Thanks. ================= On Tue Oct 24 11:37:03 ; Name: AFRICA HOSPITALITY HOLIDAYS LTD. Comments: This company is medium sized and African owned. It is located in the small Maasai residential town of Ngong Hills, 25 km. north west of Nairobi, Capital of Kenya in East Africa. Since most tourists to Kenya a white, they use the services of the White owned tour companies leaving the ordinary African business man's company to decay. This note is an appeal to our well to do African-American brothers and sisters to come to our rescue... not just as a company strugling to find its feet under the supressing White owned tour companies but to our people - the black poor people of Kenya by helping in our church and school projects so that you can empower the African with good education and good moroal standards so that they can improve their lives. We are a very experienced company in the field of tourism and we specialise in both individual and groups tours, incentives and conferences, special interest and stay-put beach holidays. We beleive there are many ways in which your organisation can help this company and the Black people of Kenya especially by using us for all Black Americans coming for either their holidays or for special projects in Kenya. We invite you to visit our website www.africahospitality.com for more information about us. God be with you. Best regards, ================= On Tue Oct 24 11:54:44 ; Name: AFRICA HOSPITALITY HOLIDAYS LTD. Comments: We just sent you our plea for help some minute ago. Having read the other people's coments I believe you can efen help us more by linking us to other African-American organisations, ccompanies, churches and non-government organisations. Thank you a lot in advance and we pray that God will do His will. ================= On Thu Oct 26 18:01:36 ; Name: LONE WOLF Comments: Hakame!Greetings ! My relations, I am Montaukett/Brothertown/Narragansett( and as told Cherokee/Mohawk) African American and English ancestry. I enjoy your website very much and was at the Black native American Conference in Darthmouth ,NH last year and look forward to the next one. I hope when you and the readers of this page get the chance you will visit my web site of "BLACK INDIAN POEMS" It is my way of honoring & celebrating the heritage of my Red & Black ancestors and I hope it will be a source of inspiration for all my Black Indian relatives to embrace and take pride in thier heritage. "HONORING OUR ANCESTORS!" http://hometown.aol.com/imlonewolf2/myhomepage/poetry.html The Poetry links at the bottom of the page "A TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK INDIAN"- "BLACK INDIAN POEMS" are also mine. I shall visit your page often and hope to see you at the next Conference. Peace & Blessings ================= On Sun Oct 29 00:54:31 ; Name: Dwayne O. Parish Comments: Just thank you for being you all!. I'm glad you won't descriminate against me because I can't "prove" I'm Cree, Choctaw, Cherokee & Seminole. Some folks back then just got together & didn't keep records. I want to get involved with your activities, events & programs that you may have available. Is a membership required? I looked at October's calendar & regret I missed a powwow but you have Holloween marked. Is there something happening then? ================= On Sun Oct 29 19:40:19 ; Name: hlakjkgjk Comments: Prozac has more adverse affects than any other drug in history. www.cris.com/~shddemon/prozac.reactions. The usual psychiatric drugs antipsychotics (neuroleptics) cause brain damage and a parkinson like disease called tardive dyskinesia, and all the other tardives. www.breggin.com Horror Stories from the Mental Health System Volume 1 Electroconvulsive Therapy: 200 Cases of permanent memory loss from first person accounts. I can't find the site any more on the net, it must have been censored off. www.banshock.org is still on the net, but the 200 cases was overwhelming proof of brain damage and memory loss, and their stories are horrendous. Cameron D G put the 200 cases together. All prozac like drugs (ssri) like paxil, zoloft, luvox have the same kind of side effects as prozac www.freedommag.org ================= On Mon Oct 30 19:52:32 ; Name: R. Hamilton Bolton Comments: Please offer our site: www.endthehate.com as a resource for your students to express themselves about human rights, discrimination, hate-crimes or other issues that they feel strongly about. Through our Speak Out section we are sharing ideas from campuses nationally/globally; and we welcome your opinions. We are trying to evolve more Love into our world. Thank you. ================= On Mon Oct 30 19:53:06 ; Name: Eleanor L. Holmes "Little Flower" Comments: I would like to become a member. I teach Humanities and Traditional Healing at a local college in Detroit. My people are Ethiopian, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Blackfeet, and Creole. Namaste, ================= On Tue Oct 31 23:58:45 ; Name: DORIS A. CAMERON Comments: I have tried to find my heritage (CAMERON) on the net, from Black American and it's total blank.I have always been teased,that a look like a Black Indian since early school years.I am an only child ,parents deceased. They were from NC(Persons county or Timberlake) ================= On Wed Nov 1 03:27:29 ; Name: willie f. jones jr. Comments: I have really enjoyed viewing your site. I had no idea that this site exsited. thank you for exsisting. ================= On Thu Nov 2 00:57:53 ; Name: Jeanene Valentine Comments: I found your website very interesting and helpful. I am from a mixed background of Native American/Cuban and my father was half African- American. I was excited to find you! ================= On Thu Nov 2 06:35:21 ; Name: DARNELL EVERLY Comments: ================= On Fri Nov 3 01:32:25 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Nov 3 15:29:09 ; Name: NeetNeet9 Comments: ================= On Fri Nov 3 17:29:26 ; Name: Muulik El Bey Comments: Iam interested in knowing more about the association, I am a Washitaw Muur the oldest indigenous nation on the planet recognized by U.N.Project #215. How may i write you? ================= On Sun Nov 5 23:43:10 ; Name: Black Eagle Comments: You are an answer to many prayers of people that have been searchin for their roots. For about5 years I have been looking in a lot of different places as I travel across Indian country for people like me mixed Blackfeet, Choctaw,Cherokee and black.Collecting stories for possibly writing a book after retirement in a few years. ================= On Mon Nov 6 07:41:26 ; Name: Robert Melton Comments: ================= On Wed Nov 8 14:49:29 ; Name: Selket Lorr Comments: I am Chippewa,French from Michigan, I love your site and hope it will be of help to the many african,indian americans. peace ================= On Wed Nov 8 14:59:06 ; Name: Selket Lorr Comments: I am Chippewa,French from Michigan, I love your site and hope it will be of help to the many african,indian americans. peace ================= On Wed Nov 8 20:26:44 ; Name: StarChild Comments: I enjoyed your site and I am interested in joining. I think that it is a wonderful organization that fulfills the need for more information/awareness of the black/native american population. I myself am cherokee and black, and I am soooo happy to have found that there are others like myself who are aware of our role in Native American lifestyles. ================= On Thu Nov 9 22:44:37 ; Name: Kejuana Greer Comments: I need to know more about the cherokee indians ================= On Fri Nov 10 01:37:50 ; Name: Dwana Thomas-Palmer Comments: ================= On Fri Nov 10 19:15:00 ; Name: Pamela Comments: I'd just like to thank you for the help this organization has given me. ================= On Sun Nov 12 01:06:22 ; Name: Beverly Williams Comments: My Father who is 88 years old, continues to proclaim that his grandfather was Native American from Alabama. This website gives me the inspiration to pursue the task of finding this information. ================= On Sun Nov 12 01:55:16 ; Name: bckylz Comments: ================= On Mon Nov 13 17:45:37 ; Name: Robbin "Running Bird" Kennel Comments: FINALLY!! A web site for Black Native Americans. My father is African American, and my mother is a from a strong descendent of tsalgi(cherokee) heritage. I would like to know more about the website ================= On Tue Nov 14 23:42:39 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Nov 15 21:39:46 ; Name: Franklin Calvin Comments: I'm from oklahoma and my family history have deep roots in Black Native American Background I would love for you to send me information about the Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes because that's my blood line and I have dreams of these different things and I ahve questions because I need to know my history and myself. write me at ================= On Wed Nov 15 22:45:58 ; Name: Franklin Calvin Comments: I'm from oklahoma and my family history have deep roots in Black Native American Background I would love for you to send me information about the Chickasaw and Cherokee Tribes because that's my blood line and I have dreams of these different things and I ahve questions because I need to know my history and myself. write me at ================= On Wed Nov 15 22:46:28 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Nov 16 19:14:35 ; Name: dallas Comments: I think that this is A sign that the circle is finally cumming full circle! ================= On Thu Nov 16 20:56:54 ; Name: Patricia Acosta Comments: I found your site very interesting, I too am of Native American descent. My mother who is Chiricahua Apache and Mexican. My father who is one-quarter Blackfoot and African American. At first I had some problems being acknowledge by both tribes due to my family members not being registered. I also had some problems proving my heritage due to not being of QUANTUM BLOOD. Still that does not stop me from practicing the ways of my ancestors and teaching them to my children. I think it's wonderful that you all decided to come together and create this site. I think it's great to know that there are people out there just like me. I would love to some day attend one of your functions, tell me do you all travel towards the midwest? If so I would like information sent to me via email at Thanks and keep this going, you all are doing a great job! ================= On Fri Nov 17 03:08:36 ; Name: Comments: i wish to be as my ancestors were. isee you through their eyes. pleased and proud as they can be. you have created many blessings in the aura of the earth our grandmother and the sky our grandfather. harmony eggunseye. ================= On Sat Nov 18 01:05:22 ; Name: Chloe Watts Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to explore my "other" culture. Blessings ================= On Sun Nov 19 03:00:44 ; Name: gretchen carter Comments: I'm trying to find my family history and so far it's almost impossible, from what I gather we are from the black branch of the Choctaw nation, but I know that my family was from Georgia, I found information on the OK and Ms branches of the tribe, any help from you will be gratefully appreciated. ================= On Mon Nov 20 23:54:03 ; Name: darrell shurney Comments: i would like more information concerning your association. please contact me at thanks ================= On Tue Nov 21 13:17:39 ; Name: Richard Stone Comments: ================= On Tue Nov 21 16:12:47 ; Name: Deborah Ward Comments: I enjoyed your homepage. This information will be useful to many of my High School students. I feel the more they know of the real "American History" the better informed they will be and the better they will be in making real-life decisions. Thank you. ================= On Fri Nov 24 06:19:08 ; Name: terrald heard Comments: ================= On Fri Nov 24 06:27:23 ; Name: Denise Stewart Comments: Would love to have more information on your organization including how to join it. My dad is Blackfoot, Black, Cherokee, and English. My mom was Cherokee, black, Osage, and Irish. My two children are half Egyptian but are incredibly fascinated with my history. email address is : ================= On Sat Nov 25 07:24:01 ; Name: Gary C. Booker Comments: I would like to take the time and greet you on the behalf of the international brother-and-sisterhood of the WP. I'd like to say that I'm very pleased with your organization, and I look foward to working with it. ================= On Sat Nov 25 07:32:22 ; Name: Phil Comments: ================= On Sat Nov 25 15:30:15 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sat Nov 25 21:35:10 ; Name: Rev. Mother Theresa Comments: ================= On Sun Nov 26 18:32:57 ; Name: milton shields Comments: ================= On Sun Nov 26 18:40:47 ; Name: MILTON SHIELDS Comments: I HAD ALWAYS SUSPECTED A HIDDEN HISTORY BETWEEN RED AND BLACK. IT IS PAST TIME THE HISTORY IS TOLD TO THE WORLD. AS A VET NO OTHER SOLDIER DISPLAYED COURAGE AND GALLENTRY THAN THAT OF THE RED AND BLACK MILITARY MAN. SOME PEOPLE CALL THIS A HOAX AND A FRAUD,WE KNOW DIFFERENTLY THOUGH! ================= On Mon Nov 27 20:38:13 ; Name: Cecil Comments: I am interested in learning more about the history of Africans in America before Columbus and about Native American history. I think your website will help. If you have any information about black-indian history, please e-mail me. Thanks: ================= On Fri Dec 1 03:45:17 ; Name: Diane Mariel Boucaud Comments: I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to finally come across an informative site that deals with an issue I felt so much a part of all of my life, being an african native american. Many could not understand why I called myself a native american. I never said Indian, I only meant that my two ancestors are longtime residents of this land and I am an offspring who proudly acknowledge and embrace both. Thanks for this site and I will pass it on down to my family and friends. ================= On Sat Dec 2 20:02:54 ; Name: bear robinson Comments: delighted to have found this information that i never knew existed. very much interested in any and all information regarding events and other happenings. ================= On Sat Dec 2 20:02:55 ; Name: bear robinson Comments: delighted to have found this information that i never knew existed. very much interested in any and all information regarding events and other happenings. ================= On Mon Dec 4 01:14:50 ; Name: Kenneth Durham Comments: It is so great to find an organization such as BNAA. Look forward to exploring more about BNAA. Please add me to mailing list if you have one. Ken Durham 2324 Shasta Dr.#23 ================= On Mon Dec 4 16:15:12 ; Name: B. Gerard Comments: Hello, where have you BEEN all my life?! Please put me on your mailing list. I am interested in discovering who you are and what you're doing. ================= On Mon Dec 4 17:08:34 ; Name: AYR Comments: ================= On Mon Dec 4 17:08:37 ; Name: AYR Comments: ================= On Wed Dec 6 02:50:30 ; Name: Philip Little Coyote Comments: ================= On Wed Dec 6 02:53:43 ; Name: Ph Comments: ================= On Wed Dec 6 03:00:03 ; Name: Philip Little Coyote Comments: Please send me some more information about your organization. I am a member of the Wichita,KS Intertribal Warrior Society. I am also a member of AIM. Your organization is something that should have been done a long time ago. Thank you. Philip Little Coyote ================= On Fri Dec 8 00:55:24 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Dec 11 20:53:07 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Tue Dec 12 05:44:50 ; Name: PocahontasLittledove Comments: For so long we Black Indians have been marginalized. How good to know that we are growing in numbers and in strength and developing pride and a sense of belonging. Wishing you peace, balance and harmony! ================= On Tue Dec 12 19:53:21 ; Name: Bianca M. Bellinger Comments: ================= On Sat Dec 16 06:01:39 ; Name: Alejandro Boulware Comments: Im a Black nativeAmerican Boy from Southeren California and I practice my antstors culture and way of life from hunting and gathering to danceing and singing. Im proud to see more of my people respecting and honoring their culture. I would be proud to be a part of the BNAA Please send me a response to my wish. ================= On Sun Dec 17 18:24:14 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Dec 18 00:19:34 ; Name: Glenford Orlando DaCosta Comments: This is my first visit to your site but you can bet there will be many more. I love what you are doing keep up the good work! I'll be telling everyone about the great work your doing here. ================= On Tue Dec 19 20:45:58 ; Name: storm shaddow Comments: I'm so happy that their is finally a web site dedicated to people of Afican and Native American heritage. Finally! I don't have to be ashamed of being Black and Indian. ================= On Wed Dec 20 00:32:31 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Dec 20 00:50:57 ; Name: Gerald (Ravendancer) Thomas Comments: I really Like what I have seen on this site.For a while I though that I was by my self on the Red road I mean being Black With Cherokee Blood but now I am very Happy to see that there are more just like me out there and look to be good dancers.I have some pictures of myself at some pow-wows here in Alabama that I would like to send to you,maybe we could make a Black Native American Calender out of the pictures that I seen on your site.I am a member of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama,I once was the Second vice Chief Of this Tribe.Now I am a trible Elder.My cherokee blood line came from the Sharp Line in Alabama. ================= On Thu Dec 21 03:50:45 ; Name: Lucille Armstrong Comments: I am Clan Grandmother of the EEl Clan of The Southern Band of Tuscarora of Winton, N.C. I am also African American. My Great Great Great Grandmother was from Guinea and married the alledged son of Thomas Jefferson. My Paternal grandmother was an African slave. I don't know where her home was. I am thrilled to find this page and all of the wonderful information here. ================= On Thu Dec 21 20:05:37 ; Name: Eric Anthony Ivory Comments: Halito Zemobia and Dan, See you at the Modesto Junior College/Red Nations 3rd Annual Pow Wow, Sunday, April 22, 2001 from 10:00 a.m to 7 p.m. at the MJC East Campus Quad area. ================= On Fri Dec 22 12:57:52 ; Name: REDEEM Comments: I'm glad I found your site, I'm a 28 year old African Native American(Creek, Cherokee(mississippi) and I think your site will guide me on my path to the truth REDEMPTION IS NEAR. mstrmndsmcaol.com) Thank You. -REDEEM ================= On Fri Dec 22 17:33:48 ; Name: kimneequa littlejohn Comments: i love your pageand hope to join your staff ================= On Sun Dec 24 01:32:53 ; Name: Berishia Wilson-Chamberlain Comments: I was pleased to see a website about the Black Indians. My parents both have Black and Native American heritage. ================= On Mon Dec 25 21:03:01 ; Name: Tony Farrow Comments: Hello looking for Clan! From the Robeson NC Early 1800s Through Burwell Revel. Son John married Mary Wilkins, maybe of the LUMBEE clan. Can anyone HELP me. My email is Tony Farrow of Mich ================= On Wed Dec 27 07:50:50 ; Name: lori blackelk Comments: i need help due to injustice that occured in my home town . its about discrimination that involved my relatives. any questions regarding my situation please feel free to contact me by e-mail at ================= On Fri Dec 29 21:54:04 ; Name: Henry "III Hawks" Lee Comments: ================= On Sun Dec 31 03:39:49 ; Name: Ras Charles Jones Comments: I would like more info. My mother was from Cheraw, South Carolina, born in 1904. She used to always tell me of my great grandmother , who was a fullblooded Cherokee. She also talked of a great uncle named Moses, who was an Igbo. ================= On Sun Dec 31 14:00:42 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Dec 31 14:01:11 ; Name: arthur r goode Comments: ================= On Sun Dec 31 16:23:24 ; Name: Phillip Seahorn Comments: ================= On Sun Dec 31 16:27:42 ; Name: Phillip Seahorn Comments: PEACE AND KNOWLEDGE, MY BLACK INDIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS My name is Phillip Seahorn.I am Black/Cherokee, in which I have traced to the Seminole Nation. I live in St. Louis, Mo.Almost all Blacks in this city are Black/Native American, yet the ignorance is very appaling.Or apathy. Your site is greatly appereciated, and I would like more info. Thanks Phillip Seahorn ================= On Mon Jan 1 05:51:47 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Jan 1 05:53:22 ; Name: doug sivad Comments: Love your site. View mine about Seminoles in Mexico and Texas at: ================= On Thu Jan 4 04:16:17 ; Name: amoja three rivers Comments: I am a 54 yr old African, Tsalagi, Choctaw, Ojibway ex-NYC cabbie currently living in the mountains of southwestern VA. I'm so happy to find your group. I've been feeling culturally very isolated. Please keep me updated on your activities. ================= On Sun Jan 7 00:36:30 ; Name: Uncle Rusty Comments: I am neither black nor indian but I am a man that believes a grave injustice has been done to both black and indian people of America. I would like to ask you a very simple favor in that you go to http://www.vote.com and vote yes to the release of Leonard Peltier. He is a Native American who was wrongfully acused of the murder of FBI agents and we need the help of everyone to set him free while President Clinton is still in office... Please... I beg of you, this is an innocent man sentenced to two life sentences... ================= On Sun Jan 7 20:10:41 ; Name: Eloni Comments: I am so happy to see that we of mixed race (my father's parents African-American and my mother half Cherokee. My grandmother and her relative Cherokee)recognizing ourselves and being proud of the ancestry shared with both our parents. For years I felt foolish trying to explain it and being asked to "prove" it. Isnt it enough to have the fsmily photos? My mother's relatives are mostly dead now and most were born in the late 1800s and early nineteen hundreds in Plymouth, NC. My mother only remembers that some live on a reservation in North Carolina and that they were Morgans and Ross(s)And not very much history after that, but she is proud of her people and where she came from and so am I. Thank you for recognizing those of us who are "in-between." Are there chapters of your organization on the East Coast? I live in Connectiut. My email address is Simora ================= On Wed Jan 10 05:01:12 ; Name: SHM Comments: Hello, when I heard of this association I was excited. I consider myself to be a black person. It is clear by my features that I am not 100 percent West African. I do not know where these ancestors came from, but I don't have to prove my Africaness. Just as I have been told that I am African, I have been told that I am Native and white. So my ethnic background is a blur. I don't know who I am exactly. Recently I have been embrassing my triple hertiage, and I would like more information about this association. ================= On Wed Jan 10 05:02:36 ; Name: SHM Comments: Hello, when I heard of this association I was excited. I consider myself to be a black person. It is clear by my features that I am not 100 percent West African. I do not know where these ancestors came from, but I don't have to prove my Africaness. Just as I have been told that I am African, I have been told that I am Native and white. So my ethnic background is a blur. I don't know who I am exactly. Recently I have been embrassing my triple hertiage, and I would like more information about this association. ================= On Sat Jan 13 06:59:58 ; Name: Michael Anthony Cheatham-Ta wo da A de lv Comments: Shee oh a yole de zv Ta wo da A de lv u ne gv da wa to a Hello My name is Michael Anthony Cheatham. I am an enrolled Tsalagi/Black/Cha- tah(Chocktaw).I am also an artist craftsperson member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association and Atlatl(a national service organization for Native American Arts and Artist. Now that the formalities are finished, I found your site very interesting--in a very good way. It is good and necessary for us honor ALL our Grandmothers not just the ones this society says we should. I live in San Diego but I get up to Northern California at least once a year. There will be a Indian Art Show at the Petaluma Adobe State Park this coming August 4th and 5th if you are interested. I will be there with my jewelry along with other fine Indian artist/crafts people. There should be some stuff for the tourist also,dance demonstrations by some of our Native California brothers and sisters, fry bread and a few other goodies. It is put on in part by the State of California Depart. of Parks and Recreation so it should be a good (small) show. I hope some of you will venture out there. It is always good to meet new cousins. ohst a leest ya gwain (well I have to go now) ohst da gv nv na s te (happy trails) de dah da go hv i (one of these days we might meet gu's di os dada dv hni ( we are all related)Michael ================= On Sat Jan 13 07:05:48 ; Name: Michael Anthony Cheatham Comments: Whoops, I forgot to mention nd if you are interested, I am part of the www.nativeamericainc.com site and have a brief bio/picture and you can see some of my work. Go to artist profile ,look for me and also look at my best works page. Wado, ================= On Mon Jan 15 01:09:32 ; Name: Mamie L. Moore Comments: This is my first visit to your website and I think it is beautiful. I will be a regular visitor (I am a Native African-American) ================= On Mon Jan 15 03:28:57 ; Name: Sprinkle Williams Comments: ================= On Tue Jan 16 20:32:11 ; Name: victoriamorgan Comments: I am so excited about this awesome God-designed website!! I would like to find out more about my heritage as a african-african-native american. My father is african-american and my mother is african-native american via her grandmother. I think that at times I have a spiritual identity crisis and do not know who or what I am. I love the philosophy of this association and I hope that I can participate in some of the activities that you you have. There is some degree of concern about my children being who they are no matter where they come from. please reach me at ================= On Wed Jan 17 18:22:33 ; Name: Robin Hawkins-Kearney Comments: ================= On Fri Jan 19 04:59:27 ; Name: Keith L. Sparks Comments: How many member do you have and how can a person join? Keith ================= On Sun Jan 21 05:50:41 ; Name: SULTANA KHABEER Comments: I AS WELL AS LOVEEN HUNTER WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BLACK NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. ================= On Sun Jan 21 06:04:41 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Sun Jan 21 19:53:22 ; Name: SQUASH BLOSSOM Comments: I found this cite to be very rewarding & uplifting. I would like infro about membership ================= On Mon Jan 22 06:44:46 ; Name: genell smith Comments: hi i'm actually looking for more info regarding black indians especially around mississippi and the surname of Shinaul, thanks for any info ================= On Wed Jan 24 16:13:30 ; Name: kanaiwha Comments: I think that is great i wish i could be there join you.Iam black and native american and a mixture of aruban.that is great what you guys are doing iwould like to join.keep up the good work ================= On Wed Jan 24 16:13:32 ; Name: kanaiwha Comments: I think that is great i wish i could be there join you.Iam black and native american and a mixture of aruban.that is great what you guys are doing iwould like to join.keep up the good work ================= On Wed Jan 24 20:04:14 ; Name: mari Comments: nice site glad we have a little something on line. ================= On Fri Jan 26 00:14:38 ; Name: Akilah Nosakhere Comments: Beautiful photographs and inspiring links. I am African and Choctaw from the Mississippi Delta. I would like to learn more about this organization and any native American/African groups in my area (Atlanta, GA) I can study and learn with. Thanks for this opportunity. ================= On Sun Jan 28 01:59:32 ; Name: LaVolia Irvin Comments: ================= On Mon Jan 29 00:53:13 ; Name: Clarence Branch Comments: indengoous Black land control Anglo-American European, then insalve my poeple for centries and now thy call us afro-american. I guest to say you don't belong on the land. The pray of light shall bring the power of land and ownly the people of land shall remain ================= On Tue Jan 30 15:53:06 ; Name: Jessica Comments: I would like to learn more about this association. I have have African lineage and Native American lineage as well as European but I have learned how hard it is to accurately trace my Native American ancestry. I would like information on how I can go about successfully finding my roots. ================= On Tue Jan 30 15:57:28 ; Name: Tracey (Blackfoot / Cherokee) Comments: I would be interested in becoming a member. ================= On Wed Jan 31 23:17:37 ; Name: shirley whitmore Comments: Nice site. Interested in these people because, like many, my folks claim Native American Ancestry. I have pictures at www.homestead.com/mamanem/skylark2.html of my great aunts in what appears to be Native American dress---circa 1900. Is this clothing "costume". They lived in the NE corner of Louisiana---where there was a smattering of Choctaws, Creeks and perhaps Tunica or Avoyels--any input welcome. ================= On Wed Jan 31 23:20:52 ; Name: shirley Whitmore Comments: P.S. I am also interested in the Davenport and Nimmer names--both were very common to my folk's community in NE Louisiana--some of whom are inticatly related to me. Nimmer and Davenport, please email me at ================= On Thu Feb 1 19:19:36 ; Name: lary bailey Comments: I just stumbled on this site while I was trying to get my yahoogroups onto my yahoo page. I have logged into other black native american groups also,ie; blackindians.com, and I would enjoy knowing more about this group. ================= On Fri Feb 2 14:18:21 ; Name: Elitsedek Comments: I like the information on your web site. My earth-day was in Atlanta, Ga. however, my spiritual heritage takes me back to Israel. My family line is Native American and African Hebrew Israelite. Most of the older generation of my Native American family has made transition. I wish that I would learn more about my Heritage before they left the physical realm. ================= On Sat Feb 3 16:44:47 ; Name: terry Comments: I have always wondered about my ancestry. Everywhere i go people tell me that I have strong native american features. My family originated from north Carolina ================= On Mon Feb 5 19:03:27 ; Name: Shirley Honyust Comments: ================= On Mon Feb 5 19:10:54 ; Name: Shirley Honyust Comments: Hi February is Black History Month in London, Ontario. We at the N`Amerind Friendship Centre have not participated in any Black Native American Association activities up to this point. in fact not too many people have heard of it. Please send more information regarding any chapters in this area (including Southwestern Ontario from Toronto to Windsor to Sarnia). As well, what are the criteria for membership, is there a cost involved, etc., etc. Thanks. You can reach me at ================= On Mon Feb 5 19:22:02 ; Name: Shirley Honyust email Comments: ================= On Tue Feb 6 01:10:36 ; Name: stormshadow Comments: I'm so happy to see people of mixed heritige(African and Native American)express their pride in being of both cultures. ================= On Tue Feb 6 18:35:17 ; Name: eric williams Comments: very interesting site ================= On Tue Feb 6 21:06:02 ; Name: Gregory N Redden Comments: I am of African American/Choctaw (freedmen) bloodline and I am very pleased to find this site. My email address is ================= On Wed Feb 7 04:23:41 ; Name: Gerald Watson Comments: ================= On Wed Feb 7 14:18:08 ; Name: zeva anderson Comments: I am so happy to find this site. I am looking forward to reading all the interesting things, and learning new stuff. ================= On Wed Feb 7 19:35:41 ; Name: jashkwah Comments: you people should win a special award I would like to join your group or club i have lots of nativeamerican blood ================= On Wed Feb 7 19:35:43 ; Name: jashkwah Comments: you people should win a special award I would like to join your group or club i have lots of nativeamerican blood ================= On Thu Feb 8 17:45:23 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Feb 8 17:46:14 ; Name: Liz Harris-Fleming Comments: ================= On Fri Feb 9 04:15:01 ; Name: 3333 Comments: great ================= On Fri Feb 9 07:59:02 ; Name: Andrea Johnson Comments: I just wanted to thank you for your website. It is wonderful to see an organization that can bring people of various backgrounds together. It has been my experience as an African American woman with Creek ancestry that many other African Americans are unwilling to acknowledge or even discuss their Native heritage. But after reading the comment section for this website I know that I am not alone in being proud of both sides of my heritage. Keep up the good work BNAA, because the last thing that the establishment wants is for people to get together. Peace and love... ================= On Fri Feb 9 18:17:20 ; Name: Genevieve Luna-Lajeunesse Comments: I enjoyed your website! I would like to invite your organization, plus all other interested people to come to Modesto Junior College's 3rd Annual Pow Wow, in Modesto, CA ================= On April 22, 2001 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. There will be not competition dancing, only dancing from the heart. If you would like more information email us at With Respect, Genevieve Luna ================= On Sat Feb 10 01:40:02 ; Name: Peggy Villanueva Comments: ================= On Sun Feb 11 23:13:36 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Feb 12 08:32:36 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Mon Feb 12 18:52:10 ; Name: Edie Bryant Comments: Do you have a newsletter? How can I get a copy? It's good to see black faces! ================= On Tue Feb 13 23:51:27 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Feb 15 18:35:33 ; Name: Deborah Ashby Comments: No comments right now. Just glad to have the info. thanks........ ================= On Thu Feb 15 19:30:57 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Feb 15 19:31:39 ; Name: Claudia Reese-Bell Comments: ================= On Sat Feb 17 20:52:25 ; Name: justin estes Comments: this is cool. I had no idea there was much black indians still today.Im a member of the rosebud sioux tribe of south dakota and currently live in portland oregon. is there any organisation like yours in the north west?> ================= On Sun Feb 18 02:23:25 ; Name: David MICHAEL Comments: Your Web Site is a fine resource. I enjoyed my visit. I am a founder member of the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association here in London. ================= On Sun Feb 18 17:05:19 ; Name: nashoba Comments: was just surfing around looking for a good recipe for a winter stew... and came across your site... i almost feel as though i have been to a three day powwow i can smell the sweetgrass... it cannot be disputed... the marriage between our two tribal worlds has created a most beautiful people.... ================= On Tue Feb 20 16:04:53 ; Name: Regina Comments: My greatgrandmothers fathers name,as I have been told all my life was Wau-Kee or Wau-Keen..Wife's name was Kallie Keen(e)..Not sure of what tribal descent,but do remember Oklahoma being mentioned.Where and how can I find out where the name Wakee comes from ================= On Wed Feb 21 22:04:27 ; Name: Comments: On Wed Feb 21 22:05:01 ; Name: Comments: Denise Rojas-Holts 5650 Los Angeles Ave. ================= On Wed Feb 21 23:49:50 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Feb 22 02:12:41 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Thu Feb 22 07:37:08 ; Name: John Comments: Hi, My name is John and I have been a medic for the last 14 years. Presently I work in North Carolina. Do you know any of us? We respond to your calls for help when your most vulnerable. Did you ever take the time to come and meet us at the local fire station? One day you or a loved one will depend on us to save your life at a time of crisis in your life. Do you know what you are getting? Like every profession in this country we have good and bad people. Do you know the difference? It could cost you your life. In my 14 years I have seen things that would shock the toughest person and at that point it is when I must perform at my best. Some people in my profession really don't care about you or your welfare. I have seen them steal money off of dead bodies of our loved ones. I have seen them not act when they should have, and the patient has died. I have seen them do the wrong thing causing further complications to your injuries. I have seen them do things that have paralyzed someone for life. Most of these crimes are hidden and most families do nothing to expose them. If for one-second you think every paramedic in this country is honest and trust worthy, you will definitely become prey to them. Please help me expose these people as there are many of them collecting a pay check from your tax dollars. In Hampton, Virginia, Medic/Firefighters are deliberately withholding and delaying care to minority patients who call 911, causing serious injury and death. I am calling for an independent investigation into these activities. Please view the below site and see the evidence for your self. In Hampton the evidence is over whelming that this goes on. In one such case two African American males were denied treatment and care withheld for a documented 56 minutes while they bled to death. The state EMS board is finally investigating this case. Please email the investigator and let him know you support an investigation, and the truth will come out. The investigator is Dave Cullen, his email is, VIEW http://members.spree.com/health/fastsquad/home.htm ================= On Thu Feb 22 16:16:43 ; Name: Tameka Bryant Comments: I would like more information on joining your organization. I recently found out that my ancestors were of Indian decent. ================= On Fri Feb 23 18:08:18 ; Name: Lady Wyldbirch Comments: I am a member of the Appalachian American Indians of West Virginia. Great Site. ================= On Sat Feb 24 19:19:46 ; Name: khadijah muhammad Comments: would like to know about the creek native american, so pleased to have found this sitethank you ================= On Mon Feb 26 16:53:46 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Tue Feb 27 20:09:16 ; Name: Black Power Comments: I was not aware of Black Native Americans. But not that I know that you guys exist, much love from your Kushite Brethrens ================= On Fri Mar 2 14:13:05 ; Name: grandma betty Comments: i am a lesbian ================= On Fri Mar 2 23:43:35 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Fri Mar 2 23:47:49 ; Name: zetta chen Comments: Thanks for the time and effort you have put in the formation of the Black Native American Association. I enjoyed the recent Pow Wow events and look forward to many more. You can reach me at ================= On Mon Mar 5 01:55:51 ; Name: Kaety Two Birds Miller Comments: The ancestors prophesied that the fifth and seventh generation would awake and remember ourselves. It is great that there is a forum here for us to unite. I am of African, Blackfoot, Tsalagi, Nimpau and Choctaw descent. Clear the Way! ================= On Mon Mar 5 02:00:52 ; Name: Shawnese Williams Comments: I have tried to teach my children about my native ancestry by taking them to pow wows and attending navtive dance classes. I would like more help trying to research my native ancestory. I have been told that I have choctow and blackfoot ancestory from my mother's side of the family. On my father's side of the family it is very apperant that there was much more native ancestory, but I'm not really sure how to find out the tribe. I feel very foolish telling my children that we are part native, when I can't even tell them the tribe. There is also lots of prejudices against "dark" or "blacks" with native ancestory. ================= On Mon Mar 5 23:39:17 ; Name: Errol F. Hudson Comments: I would like to find information to try to research my family ancestry. I know that my great grandmother was 100% Native American (50% Creek and 50% Cherokee from North Carolina. ================= On Tue Mar 6 19:05:30 ; Name: Calvin Whitlock Comments: Part Cherokee, Black, and Seminole On Wed Mar 7 21:41:59 ; Name: Shane Greywolfe Comments: I am interested in this site and what it stands for...I will be in contact and become active. ================= On Fri Mar 9 02:59:46 ; Name: Tasceaie C. Jennings Comments: My hereitage is African American and Tslagi. I was born in Los Angeles, California. Both my mother and father are originally from the state of Oklahoma,Guthrie and Tulsa respectively. I have searched long and hard for another group to share in Spirit. I received support and the opportunity to give of myself to many wonderful people while being a member of The North-West Association of South Eastern Tribes. I want that type of connection again. I am pleased to find you and would be honored to joined you. Wado ================= On Fri Mar 9 05:13:11 ; Name: NATISSHA Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I REALLY LIKE YOUR SITE BECAUSE I AM BLACK/INDIAN AS WELL AND WE NEED MORE OF THESE AROUND. IF THERE ARE LET ME KNOW! ================= On Sat Mar 10 06:48:19 ; Name: Amy Hawkes Comments: I really enjoyed all of the pictures. I am looking for info on my grandmas family. The last name is either Hollomand, Hollomon, or Holloman. They were originally from Ahoskee,NC. Her fathers name was Waylon, he had 2 sisters Candi and Hester. Anyone who may have any info or have that last name please email me at P.S. ================= On Mon Mar 12 04:05:13 ; Name: Crystal Rider Comments: Hello. I am very enthused with your web site. I'd love to know anything you might have about Black Native Americans in the Ohio area. Be Blessed! ================= On Mon Mar 12 19:58:25 ; Name: Carmen Jones Comments: ================= On Tue Mar 13 22:00:13 ; Name: Tiara Hawkins Comments: ================= On Wed Mar 14 20:12:26 ; Name: Eddie J. Williams Comments: ================= On Thu Mar 15 20:06:27 ; Name: Comments: I enjoyed visiting your wibesite by accident. I was told by my grandmother that I was part Native American. I talked may times with my great grandmother who looked Native American but was not sure. Until I was told that she was. She was from Lafayette, Louisiana. Just thought I would share this information. She spoke creole as the rest of my family did and still do. ================= On Fri Mar 16 07:06:23 ; Name: Therese Willoughby Comments: This is a wonderful site. I glad I found it. I too am half Jamaican and half Ojibway for Canada. I hope that there will be a chapter of this organizations opened up here and would love to get involved. ================= On Sun Mar 18 05:45:30 ; Name: vivian martin Comments: ================= On Sun Mar 18 05:51:29 ; Name: vivian martin Comments: I am of the assinaboine and sioux tribes of montana,i have 3 children of black and american indian ancestory.i have nit run into any families of indian and black blood here in the state of texas.it woukd be of grat interest to find more of the same... ================= On Sun Mar 18 07:34:51 ; Name: jonas Comments: ================= On Sun Mar 18 07:36:03 ; Name: jonas slonaker Comments: could you please send me your mailing address? send to ================= On Wed Mar 21 17:11:03 ; Name: Anuinette Holland Comments: ================= On Wed Mar 21 17:22:15 ; Name: Anuinette Holland Comments: Hi, My name is Anuinette, I'm 19 and I live outside Baltimore,MD. I am so relived when I found this site. I thought I was the only one in the country who wanted to be known as more than just "african american". But I wonder are there any other members of this site that arefour generations from the full blooded N.American ancestor but still show alot of physical evidence of those anscestors?. I'd like some feedback, please,thank you. ================= On Wed Mar 21 20:02:52 ; Name: Comments: ================= On Wed Mar 21 23:22:09 ; Name: Patt Comments: ================= On Wed Mar 21 23:22:31 ; Name: Patty McGhee Comments: ================= On Thu Mar 22 14:19:04 ; Name: Elder S. Burrow, Jr. Comments: Brothers and Sisters: I would like more information about the Black Native American Association. My E-Mail addess is: I am Black Creek and Cherokee American. ================= On Thu Mar 22 21:30:05 ; Name: Alexis Maynard Comments: I think this is a very beautiful site. being that I am african & native american(blackfeet). This site allows me obtain infromation about my history. ================= On Thu Mar 22 21:41:10 ; Name: Beverley Essiet Comments: ================= On Fri Mar 23 02:52:57 ; Name: Meylert Quisana Marshall Comments: I hope that you can send me more information via e-mail. My address is ================= On Wed Mar 28 00:51:03 ; Name: lola Baker Comments: Great website. Thank you for the enlightenment. ================= On Wed Mar 28 16:11:24 ; Name: Marlon Harris Comments: ================= On Fri Mar 30 19:27:48 ; Name: Patrice Comments: I just sent you an email, hoping to hear from you soon. I am thrilled to find your web site. ================= On Sat Mar 31 04:18:19 ; Name: Vivian Cornish Comments: Thank you so much for this very much for this site. My husband is African American and I am Nartive American, we have two boys Jason and Brandon, they are 18&16 with beautiful dark brown skin. The information provided was just that very informative and I love the page design. We are in touch with both the sides of our families, here locally(Sacramento)and on the reservation, Pyramid Lake Nevada. Our boys have never have had to chose which race they identified with. We have gone to Pow Wow's and we are always are looking for more. I think everyone should experience a Pow Wow, the intensity of the drum beat, I have never felt more proud of who I am than when I'm at a Pow Wow. All of you who are African American/Native American and have never gone to a gathering, please go and you will be one and you will find who you are. Thank you for allowing me to share. Friends from Sac. ================= On Sat Mar 31 11:45:05 ; Name: Muhammad Ahmad 'Abdul-'Aliyy Comments: 786. This is my first time visiting your website.Iam very anxious to trace my geneology (i.e.African-Native American). And I do hope that you will help me to do this or at best point me in the right direction. Thankyou, with much respect, Muhammad Ahmad. ================= On Sun Apr 1 04:31:29 ; Name: Jane Cornwoman Fowler Comments: Black/French/Creek(Wind Clan) & Piegan artist and health care professional in Sacramento, CA. Have 1 daughter and 2 sons. Interested in joining the BNAA. ================= On Mon Apr 2 09:56:35 ; Name: Sheila Brayboy Comments: Do you have any information on the tuskaria tribe out of North Carolina. My husbands family our triracials (native, african, caucasion). Please forward anything you might have to me at ================= On Wed Apr 4 04:37:57 ; Name: Marcela D. Balao Comments: Hi, Im a tribal woman from the Philippines. I am presently in USA. I would really appreciate, if it is a possiblity for me to meet with a group of Native American Indian while here. I am in Los Angeles California. My email is Thank you! ================= On Wed Apr 4 16:31:46 ; Name: latoyria wright Comments: this is to don davenport where is your family located ================= On Thu Apr 5 00:28:34 ; Name: Michael Anthony Cheatham Comments: Sheeoh,I am an enrolled Cherokee/African American. I just wanted to stop by and say hello, the site is great. If you are interested I have an informational site about my art and myself. It is http://ravenone2.tripod.com/cheathamjewelry/. A Photo of me ,a bio,other info and a link to my ecommerce site as well. This site is just information. Nothing for sale. Keep up the good work, ================= On Fri Apr 6 16:07:19 ; Name: Stella J. Horton Comments: Please put me on your mailing list. Send infor-mation to 315 Cooper St., Camden, N. J. 08102. Thank you for providing such comprehensive and valuable information. ===========On Mon Apr 9 20:53:20 ; Name: Dana Rideout Comments: I did not know of this information. My Grandmother is Native American. Is there more information on Blacks and Native Americans that you can direct me too. Thank you ===========On Tue Apr 10 05:45:25 ; Name: Qelilah Solomon Comments: Aho! I was on the Potawatomi committee 1998-2000 in Zion,ILL. I then moved to Texas. I have been in Texas for a short period. I miss my Pow Wows. My family are of the Creek Nation. We still have much land in Valdosta, Georgia and many relatives there. I grew up in a Black Indian section of Chicago near Washington Park called Hyde Park (now Woodlawn). Come visit my website:http://Members.BlackPlanet.com/BlkNtvPoet/ Qelilah ===========On Wed Apr 11 22:54:42 ; Name: Me'Shaun Williams Comments: I would like information about your organization. ===========On Wed Apr 11 23:17:21 ; Name: Cherrina Comments: I went searching for this site after learning what the Seminoles are doing to their Black "family". I hope your organization gives some insight to what is going on among the Black Seminoles. ===========On Fri Apr 13 06:27:07 ; Name: Michael Reid Comments: Oneida Indian, Irioquois Nation and Black from Upstate New York. Would you please included me on your distribution list. Regards, ===========On Fri Apr 13 17:15:42 ; Name: Mia Stafford Comments: I would like to receive some information about becoming a member of your organization. My information is as follows: 611 Edgewood Terrace, NE Apt. 805 Washington, DC 20017 ===========On Sat Apr 14 19:45:04 ; Name: ladydata@netzero.net Comments: How do I become a member? ===========On Tue Apr 17 12:23:35 ; Name: Terry Wiek Comments: Interesting and socially important concept. I'm happy to see people are crossing the racial divide and finding common ground, especially to ===========On Thu Apr 19 20:35:16 ; Name: David Anthony Brayboy Comments: I am very interested in joining and supporting your organizaton. I am mixed with Indian would love to meet more of my people of the same mixure, please e-mail me at dbrayboyserve@hotmial.com. David Brayboy On Sun Apr 22 12:26:31 ; Name: kouakou yao Comments: I'm african and I'm living in Ivoiry coast in west africa. I like your association and i like to know a lot of things about it. all American black people are our brothers in africa. We love you to much my brothers. I want to meet you to talk about our ancestor . ===========On Sun Apr 22 12:40:53 ; Name: kouakou yao Comments: I'm african and I'm living in Ivoiry coast in west africa. I like your association and i like to know a lot of things about it. all American black people are our brothers in africa. We love you to much my brothers. I want to meet you to talk about our ancestor . ===========On Tue Apr 24 19:33:40 ; Name: Jamaaludiyn Ali Comments: Peace and Greetings, This is a letter of inquiry as to how a person of African-American heritage can go about "proving?"and finding out about their Native-American lineage. This a serious inquiry and would help me to complete a family tree. I realize that your that your organization doesn"t require "proof", but any and all info as to how to go about it would be of an emormous help. To give you an idea of my search, my coming to know my NA background is from my father's side.The area of his birth(and family line)is Mississippi(Yazoo City, to be specific)so the logical conclusion for me was that he would be Mississippian. However, I have no concrete evidence to support this. Any and all help in this matter would defintly be appreiciated. Also, I would like to learn more about your organization. It seems like something I might want to be a part of. Thanking you in advance. JA. ===========On Tue Apr 24 19:35:43 ; Name: Jamaaludiyn Ali Comments: Peace and Greetings, This is a letter of inquiry as to how a person of African-American heritage can go about "proving?"and finding out about their Native-American lineage. This a serious inquiry and would help me to complete a family tree. I realize that your that your organization doesn"t require "proof", but any and all info as to how to go about it would be of an emormous help. To give you an idea of my search, my coming to know my NA background is from my father's side.The area of his birth(and family line)is Mississippi(Yazoo City, to be specific)so the logical conclusion for me was that he would be Mississippian. However, I have no concrete evidence to support this. Any and all help in this matter would defintly be appreiciated. Also, I would like to learn more about your organization. It seems like something I might want to be a part of. I can be reached at irfanbrother@hotmail.com, God Bless. ===========On Wed Apr 25 00:38:14 ; Name: Dr. Jay Haviser Comments: I am interested to learn more about BNAA. ===========On Wed Apr 25 23:03:39 ; Name: courtney Comments: cool site :) ===========On Fri Apr 27 02:57:13 ; Name: KALEENA M. ALLGOOD CONGO Comments: I LIKE YOUR PAGE VERY MUCH. I JUST WOULD LIKE TO KNOW COULD YOU HELP A PERSON FIND THERE BLACK INDIAN FAMILY. ===========On Tue May 1 14:18:29 ; Name: Comments: ===========On Tue May 1 20:59:27 ; Name: sakkajawea8 Comments: aho there is finally a page where i can coaxist!! I feel pround to see blacks mix with indigenous ancestry be proud. I am of cherokee/black descent keep up the good work oginali donadahvi ===========On Thu May 3 04:35:02 ; Name: SunshineBees Comments: Hey there.. Visit the page.. Its interesting. Wld love to be friends... ===========On Fri May 4 15:32:38 ; Name: Diane Corsick Comments: How can I contact the performing artists "Ulalli"? I appreciate this web-site......... ===========On Fri May 4 15:33:14 ; Name: dcorsick@wyoming.com Comments: How can I contact the performing artists "Ulalli"? I appreciate this web-site......... ===========On Sat May 5 22:53:20 ; Name: Deborah Jones Comments: Please send me more information about Black Native Americans at: nuttmegg2u@hotmail.com. I will look forward to your response. Thank you ===========On Sun May 6 17:26:59 ; Name: S.Dove/AMat5372@AOL.com Comments: I have been a member of a similiar organization, and miss the shared spiritul connection and cultural bond that comes from support and involvement of people of like mind. Our group was very small, but very dynamic. We were located in the Phila., Pa. region of the U.S. Due to too many time constraints and family dynamics we have have not been able to get together frequently this year, but still stay in touch. Anyone interested in forming a similiar group in this area and are of like mind and are spirit driven are welcome to send us a message. ===========On Mon May 7 04:12:43 ; Name: jledgesr@yahoo.com Comments: JAMES LEVON EDGE ,SR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE NAME OF THE TRIBE LOCATED IN HALIFAX COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA. AND ANY AND ALL BACK GROUND HISTORY ON THAT TRIBE OR WHERE IS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND. ===========On Mon May 7 20:54:55 ; Name: Sandra Quarles Comments: I hope to find more information about my family history. Where we are orginally from, and what native american tribe. ===========On Wed May 9 13:35:47 ; Name: Maylon Comments: This is a very interesting site!! ===========On Thu May 10 15:45:58 ; Name: Alphonso Washington Comments: I just stopped by to see what your organization is all about. I am part Idian and Black My father is half and half from some trible lineage in Mississippi. I would like to learn more about you groups and my history. Please feel free to e-mail me any information at phonso31@yahoo.net ===========On Thu May 10 16:36:30 ; Name: Alexis Rodgers Comments: My Grandmother is a Blackfoot Indian on my mother's side. so what I want to know is do i have any indian blood in me? ===========On Fri May 11 16:36:43 ; Name: Tiffany Boards Comments: Hello, to the founders. I am 75% African American and 25% Native American with African-American and Native American (Cherokee[my father's ancestry]or Congaree or Santee Indian[my mother's ancestry]). I know that the Native American day is on Sunday, I just want to know what do you do on your day? I pick my own Indian name and I called myself "Mahala" means "powerful woman." Could you please give me some info on Black Native American Association. How can I participate in this association and in the summer I going to travel, find Native Americans in South Carolina, and be in their shoes. I just want to find myself and find out who I reall am. Please email me at myluv4pz@hotmail.com. Tyhank you. ===========On Sat May 12 23:05:35 ; Name: EATITO MANDOLA Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU. COULD YOU SEND ME SOME PICS OF DIFFERENT BLACK TRIBES. eMAIL ME AT F20_US@YAHOO.COM ===========On Sun May 13 02:28:39 ; Name: jimmie040@webtv.net Comments: i need for someone who can help me with my mississippi choctaw genealogy, my great-great grandmother was carline petty draper, born in 1825 in jones county georgia and her mother was mary coward born in south carolina around1793, now carolines, grandfather was a freeslave what ever that means,but my material has been white washed for so long i need help documenting and establishing caroline,s lineage, my aunt has her picture hid. i seen it only once and she will not let anyone near it .do you know someone who can help,i have census,s and old pictures of her children except for one, and i have alot of heat from my white brothers. sincerely jimmie loren draper ===========On Mon May 14 15:45:51 ; Name: Velinda D. Galvin Comments: I am a member of biina, and have been looking for an organition locally in the San Francisco Bay Area that myself and my children could become a part of. ===========On Mon May 14 16:00:41 ; Name: Mirasol Ramirez Comments: I really like your guys site and organization!!! We all do need to come together!! I want to invite you all to a Native American music festival at UC Santa Cruz-Free music: Indigenous, WithOut Rezervation, Casper Lomayesva, and more!! check it out at our website www.oakes.ucsc.edu/red_rocks ===========On Mon May 14 23:07:12 ; Name: Norman Banks Comments: In this time, when there are so many new comers to this country, it is good to see people such as yourselves bringing light to an aspect of American culture that so many are unaware of. It is important that the knowledge of the African & Native American interaction in our country's history and the resultant peoples and culture, not be lost! ===========On Fri May 18 16:25:45 ; Name: Harry B. McDonald Comments: Please tell me how I can join your organization. I can be contacted at hlbmcdsr@aol.com ===========On Sat May 19 23:32:07 ; Name: JE Comments: I have always wanted to be a part of a tribal/intertribal association, however, always being required to show proof of Native- American background has prohibitted me from doing so. How can I affiliate myself with this association??? ===========On Sun May 20 19:37:17 ; Name: J. Mercado Comments: I recently purchased three basket trays in an antique store and were told they were made by American Indians in Africa. I am searching for info confirming or clarifying this info. They are a tightly woven pattern with the use of pale yellows, pinks, blues and black. The pattern uses an animal pictograph and radiates from the center. I was told it is most likely made by Africans copying Native American patterns. Any feedback would be appreciated. mercadoj@cntech.com ===========On Mon May 21 16:21:54 ; Name: ralph mays Comments: hi i am a black indian my mother was saginaw chippewa and my farther was black im so glad to see this kind of thing going on . feel free to contact me . im a outreach worker at detroit indian education & cultural center . my phone # is {313} 596-3775 ===========On Tue May 22 01:36:08 ; Name: Robert Hubbard Comments: I am told I have Native American Blood on both my parents ancesters. My Great Grand father was said to be a Black Native American (Coleman hubbard)My father's grandfather. My Grand Mother also was said to be of native American descent (Sally Robertson) my mother's mother. If anyone has any information on those names from Virginia, please share. ===========On Fri May 25 15:31:22 ; Name: Rhonda Johnson Comments: I plan to spend a little more time navagating your site....I'd certainly hope to learn more. ======== ON Sat Jul 21 01:16:06 2001 test wrote test ======== ON Mon Jul 23 01:36:33 2001 Billie R. Ward wrote Finally, a place where I can fit in, and feel good about it! ======== ON Mon Jul 23 04:11:10 2001 Lisa McDaniel wrote ======== ON Mon Jul 23 15:34:29 2001 Melvin L. Buford, Jr. wrote I am in search of my great great grandmothers' heritage who were from the Cherokee Nations both West and East. So far I have been unable to connect them to any of the Federal Indian Rolls. ======== ON Sat Jul 28 03:30:17 2001 Senobia Farmer wrote My daughter found this website. I am looking for links to my indian heritage. My father was half indian and black from Mississippi. He was a well known blues performer. You may reach me at this email address: nodo@swbell.net. ======== ON Sat Jul 28 22:51:16 2001 diana12sum@aol.com wrote Very interesting. My great grandmother is 3/4 Cheerokee, from South Carolina. Any suggestions for research? ======== ON Mon Jul 30 17:46:33 2001 ALLAN G YOUNG wrote I FEEL SADNESS FROM SLAVERY, JOYUS FROM OUR BROTHERHOOD, AND EXCITEMENT FOR MY DAUGHTER IN KNOW THAT I CAN CONNECT HER AND HER MOTHER TO OTHER THAT ARE OF THE SAME HERITAGE. ======== ON Wed Aug 1 21:51:00 2001 Penn State Students wrote We at the Pennsylvania State University are engulfed in a battle against those who support the doctrines of ignorance and injustice. We have fought tirelessly against these forces in the middle of a state that is home to more individual hate groups than any other state in this nation. It has always been felt by us that it is our GOD-given responsibility to bring light to these issues that plague every sector of our national community. But more importantly, we have found it imperative that we derive our own vaccine for this illness. In order for us to be successful in this endeavor we must do it together. In a continued effort of our duty to make sure that the future is not plagued by the horrors that plague and debilitate us now, we have organized a National Rally entitled “Justice, Now More Than Ever” to be held at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus on September 14-16, 2001. We write to you now, inviting you to our rally against hate and injustice and ask that you join us along with thousands of others who will be in attendance. We desperately need your support to help fight the shadows and darkness wrought upon our lives by hate and oppression, and we need you now. “How much longer must we suffer before we learn that we must unite!” Visit our website at http://www.geocities.com/psurally for all the information; including the format for the weekend, registration and confirmed speakers. There is also an Adobe document that gives a detailed summary of all the recent events at Penn State. Please print it, pass the word on and register for the rally. The goal of this rally is not to get together then return to our daily lives doing nothing, but to work together and have some serious movement and change come out of it. One Love, Christopher Chambers Cxc592@psu.edu http://www.geocities.com/psurally ======== ON Sun Aug 5 18:41:31 2001 milton l. shields wrote After reading some of the feedback I am appalled at the number of ignorant people when it comes to this subject. I will say this, to all people who are black/red do not let these fools bother you, it is quite apparent that they know nothing and wish to remain ignorant. A black/red powwow is something I would like to see. I work for THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH in NYC, call 1-212-870-6700 ask for program services,perhaps something could be set up, a powwow? PEACE, MILTON ======== ON Mon Aug 6 00:14:24 2001 wrote This is a very beautiful Website. The subject material is very done. Thanks. ======== ON Wed Aug 8 12:23:24 2001 Colbie Hunter wrote Hi everyone! I would like to join the Black Native American Association, and I'm also mix with Cherokee, Choctaw, Blackfoot, and Kiowa. I would like to join with the orginazation with my culture, and also like to dance, sing, write, and read. I'm also a really Black Native American, and I hope you'll contact with me at: soulgirl@angelfire.com , I hope to hear from you all. Well, I hope to hear from you soon, bye... ======== ON Wed Aug 8 14:57:00 2001 DEMETRIUS GREENE wrote I HAVE BEEN VERY INTERESTED IN MY HISTORY BEING PART CHEROKEE AND AFRICAN. MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS FULL CHEROKEE INDIAN. I'VE MET HER WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG. I REMEMBER HER BEING VERY PRETTY AND INSURE OF HERSELF. I'M GLAD I'VE FOUND THIS SITE ======== ON Wed Aug 8 20:02:14 2001 Lisa M. Teamer wrote Peace and Blessings to All...Beautiful site that I will share with friends... ======== ON Thu Aug 9 23:09:58 2001 Boxybru wrote I've been looking for a site just like this! ======== ON Fri Aug 10 17:21:36 2001 sjackson@fccj.org wrote very nice. ======== ON Mon Aug 13 14:27:10 2001 Dr. Franklin E.Farmer wrote Please send me more information on BNAA. I am trying to trace my ancestors (Creek and possibly Cherokee). The surnames are Nichols and Drake and they were listed on the Dawes Rolls as living in Indian Territory during the 1890's. I am a history professor at Community College of Phila. and Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown, PA. Email fedf@GONmail.com Postal Address Dr. Franklin E. Farmer 2-P Inverness Circle New Castle, DE 19720 Thanks, Franklin Farmer ======== ON Mon Aug 13 14:44:35 2001 JAMES LOCKLEAR wrote WHO DA HELL TOLD YOU , YOU WERE INDIAN???? ======== ON Mon Aug 13 14:47:10 2001 JAMES LOCKLEAR wrote WHO DA HELL TOLD YOU , YOU WERE INDIAN???? ======== ON Mon Aug 13 20:09:46 2001 Queenli19@yahoo.com wrote Greetings! I am interested in joining the group, but I live in Atlanta, Ga. Is that okay? Maybe I can set up a chapter here for you! I am also interested in a Native/Black pen-pal from age 25-35yrs. I have attended 4 Pow-Wows but black people were few in number. I took pics each time I went though. My name is Katrya, and I will leave an address for contact: Katrya Box 310062 Atlanta, Ga. 31131 ======== ON Tue Aug 14 03:52:32 2001 Renechoctaw wrote I am also a Black Indian......Choctaw/Powatan-nation...I,ve been geting involed with Native American ceremony ======== ON Wed Aug 15 13:52:04 2001 orachi42 wrote Hello All I found your site by accident.This is way cooolll. How can I join your organization? Thanks orachi42@hotmail.com ======== ON Thu Aug 16 00:31:43 2001 Eli BoJack Blackfeather wrote It was nice to find my photos on the net but im very curious to find out who put them on your web site. i would like a responce as soon as possible my email address is mnd1015@aol.com thank you. ======== ON Fri Aug 17 16:32:10 2001 cassie davis wrote My name is Cassie. Im half black and Native American Indian. My great grandmother was Native and she died by in the sixties so my grandmother dosent know more about our herritage. She said my greatgrandma didnt tell her. I was wanting to learn more about my other side of my herritage. Im originally from oklahoma but move to texas when i was young. I would like to learn more about my culture and the foods that they eat and evey thing else cause i want to keep my culture alive. Please email me at Cassi43@hotmail.com ======== ON Sun Aug 19 20:44:32 2001 Myron Lawing wrote I love sites like these mainly because I am black and I have a cherokee background and I think this site is a great idea. ======== ON Mon Aug 20 04:03:29 2001 Betty Biddix wrote I like your site very much. Please send me information on how I may become a member. My email is : bjbiddix@arkansas.net ======== ON Wed Aug 22 00:07:18 2001 Kim Warren wrote I am Native American (member of the Choctaw tribe in Oklahoma). My ex-husband is African American. We have an 18 year old son (who is also a named member of the Choctaw Tribe) who is entering college this fall. I was trying to obtain the American Indian Association's website and found yours. I think your organization is wonderful. If possible, please place me on your mailing list for new information and events. Kim Warren ======== ON Thu Aug 23 23:04:55 2001 Tanja (Jolly) Blaustein wrote Thanks to my college aged daughter who has a dormitory mate who is a member of your organization, I would have never found you. It seems as though the end of the traditional summer is when I need my people most. Thanks for starting this well-needed group. How can I join?? ======== ON Fri Aug 24 02:26:09 2001 Vicki wrote Hello, I am so proud that this organization exist because I am part Native American on both sides of my family. I am doing some search to define more knowledge and to understand my path. I worked in Arizona for several years...for some reason the land drew me closer...but I couldn't understand. I am very interesting in networking and possibly joining. Please feel free in emailing me QUCVIC3@aol.com ======== ON Fri Aug 24 17:32:08 2001 Edward Hill wrote Checking in to connect. Been trying to find more people aware of their connection and heritage with native populations.... nutribes@yahoo.com www.arts411.org ======== ON Mon Aug 27 01:32:44 2001 Gloria Green wrote Nice site. Happy to know you exist. I am a descendant of the Tslagi (Cherokee ) tribe. Recently attended my first Pow Wow and would like to learn more about Black Indians. ======== ON Mon Aug 27 18:52:18 2001 NiNi Mawasi wrote I really am glad this information is out here. So many times i have explained to people this lineage, and so many times i am greeted with a blank stare. It is very shameful that we do not learn of our true cultural heritage within the school system. I would like to know more about your org. and what I can do to help out. Peace. ~NiNi ======== ON Tue Aug 28 02:51:25 2001 Aldinette Lockett wrote Mother was Mescalero Apache and Madagascarian African and Irish and possibly English. Father was African and French. ======== ON Thu Aug 30 15:25:24 2001 Ernest Alfred Heath Jr. wrote Thank God, a venue through which we can find one another. ======== ON Thu Aug 30 19:31:23 2001 Gabrielle Clemons wrote It's good to know that our unique mix is coming up and trying to get other people to recognize them. Please e-mail me with information about your organization at angelgabby13@yahoo.com Thank you. ======== ON Thu Aug 30 19:39:55 2001 Gabrielle Clemons wrote It's good to know that our unique mix is coming up and trying to get other people to recognize them. Please e-mail me with information about your organization at angelgabby13@yahoo.com Thank you. ======== ON Sat Sep 1 17:04:56 2001 wrote On Sat Sep 1 17:09:12 2001 kollison@ yahoo.com wrote Please send more information about this organization. I am researching my family genealogy and you could probably help me track my great grandmother on the dawes rolls.(Cherokee). Thanks. Very nice site. ======== ON Fri Sep 7 02:47:14 2001 Jerry Kuester wrote I am an intern with the National Coalition Against the Death Penalty. During the next two years, I plan to visit the 45 Native Americans on death row in the US. There are 14 at San Quentin, so I will be spending some time in the Bay area. I believe that many of these men were unjustly accused or did not receive a fair trial simply because they were Native American. Do you know if any of these men are both Black and Native American? Also would you be willing to join our coalition to stop the death penalty in the US? Jerry Kuester National Coalition Against the Death Penalty 1436 U St., NW #104 Washington, DC 20009 ======== ON Fri Sep 7 19:58:16 2001 Adrienne Brown wrote I enjoy your site I am also a Black indian...... ======== ON Sat Sep 8 15:22:02 2001 Herbert King wrote twoblackfeather@qwest.net ======== ON Sat Sep 8 21:07:27 2001 janet hill wrote Hello, I am an african native american presently living in los angeles. I honor a long line of african/native american ancestors who have lived and carried both cultures in communities in east texas and western louisiana. My father is half choctaw apache of louisiana, my mother is kosiata, creek and african american. It was only after I was an adult and moved away from home that I realized how much of the way I was raised was in the tradition of native americans. My family has always identified ourselves as black, eventhough we know our indian heritage and practice their ways in our cooking, celebrations, giftgiving, etc. On both sides of the family, we have surnames that appear on freedman rolls in texas, louisiana and oklahoma...ie hill, henry, price and willis. But we do not care to become attached to that. We are aware of how many native americans fought to remove black indians from their rolls in fear of losing federal monies. My family sees itself as a distinct race, african native american. We share both cultures but do not seek an overall acceptance from either. ======== ON Sat Sep 8 21:24:30 2001 janet hill wrote Hello, I am an african native american presently living in los angeles. I honor a long line of african/native american ancestors who have lived and carried both cultures in communities in east texas and western louisiana. My father is half choctaw apache of louisiana, my mother is kosiata, creek and african american. It was only after I was an adult and moved away from home that I realized how much of the way I was raised was in the tradition of native americans. My family has always identified ourselves as black, eventhough we know our indian heritage and practice their ways in our cooking, celebrations, giftgiving, etc. On both sides of the family, we have surnames that appear on freedman rolls in texas, louisiana and oklahoma...ie hill, henry, price and willis. But we do not care to become attached to that. We are aware of how many native americans fought to remove black indians from their rolls in fear of losing federal monies. My family sees itself as a distinct race, african native american. We share both cultures but do not seek an overall acceptance from either. ======== ON Mon Sep 10 18:36:29 2001 test Hello, I am an african native american presently living in los angeles. I honor a long line of african/native american ancestors who have lived and carried both cultures in communities in east texas and western louisiana. My father is half choctaw apache of louisiana, my m other is kosiata, creek and african american. It was only after I was an adult and moved away from home that I realized how much of the way I was raised was in the tradition of na tive americans. My family has always identified ourselves as black, eventhough we know ou r indian heritage and practice their ways in our cooking, celebrations, giftgiving, etc. On both sides of the family, we have surnames that appear on freedman rolls in texas, loui siana and oklahoma...ie hill, henry, price and willis. But we do not care to become attac hed to that. We are aware of how many native americans fought to remove black indians fro m their rolls in fear of losing federal monies. My family sees itself as a distinct race, african native american. We share both cultures but do not seek an overall acceptance fr ======== ON Tue Sep 11 03:32:35 2001 Clifford Etheredge You have a very informative website; keep up the good work. (Etheredge-Etheridge website) ======== ON Tue Sep 11 09:44:11 2001 Rosemary Avery I'm just searching for my background. ======== ON Thu Sep 13 02:18:57 2001 K'an Happy to have found you, it is good to read about the Heritage that has been lost to me and mine... ======== ON Fri Sep 14 23:04:08 2001 Tiffany "Mae" Boards I really love your website and I have been going to this website since mid-January. I am happy to see that they are some people who are both African and Native American. I am also happy that all you are having pride in ya'll culture. My maternal great-grandmother is African American/Blackfoot Indian and my paternal grandfather is African American/Cherokee Indian/Creole. I am proud to be 3/4 African American, 2/5 Cherokee and Blackfoot Indians, and 5% Creole and I am also proud of my heritage. I wish you all a success and keep up the good work. Peace with much love. ======== ON Wed Sep 19 04:40:06 2001 walter dunn I need to come home ======== ON Wed Sep 19 05:06:13 2001 walter dunn jr I want to come home.My phone number is 559-268-3461 ======== ON Fri Sep 21 17:35:46 2001 Jewell Covey-Hyland Thank you for this place. I feel that I have finally found a place to call home. My family is Lenni-Lenopi/Blackfoot/Ethiopian. We never felt apart of anyone group. ======== ON Sat Sep 22 22:08:19 2001 ======== ON Mon Sep 24 17:55:37 2001 beanca draper Hello, My grandson is african american and tunica biloxi. We don't really have much information that we can share with him. His mother and I would like to give him more information on his ancestors and some connection to his heritage. ======== ON Tue Sep 25 05:28:29 2001 yvettebutler1@yahoo.com Request information on becoming a member. I am from both African American and Native American descent. ======== ON Tue Sep 25 15:07:38 2001 Please go to the websites Holyspirit1.net and Prophecies.org Maranatha! ======== ON Thu Sep 27 03:59:02 2001 lunanokomi@aol.com ======== ON Thu Sep 27 04:02:12 2001 lunanokomi@aol.com I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS ORG. ITS NICE TO FIND ANOTHER HOME. ======== ON Thu Sep 27 04:23:24 2001 lunanokomi@aol.com I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS ORG. ITS NICE TO FIND ANOTHER HOME. ======== ON Sun Sep 30 15:06:55 2001 Javajuice4@Yahoo.com I would love to hear from anyone with information on the Yamassee Indians in the area of Charleston SC and Savannah Ga. I love this wesite and visit it fairly regularly. ======== ON Wed Oct 3 15:59:09 2001 Markita Leftwich I would like more information on your group. I have both African American and Native American blood also. My e-mail address is kitawita3@hotmail.com. Thank you. ======== ON Sun Oct 7 06:07:16 2001 Marcus G I like your site, can you send me more info about this organiztion. I would like to know more about Texas Indian's and their black Indians. ======== ON Sun Oct 7 09:45:44 2001 Jfrancessmith@webtv.net Very Impressive website, I would like to learn more, how doI join? ============================================================================== On Mon Oct 8 16:42:30 2001 Mike Stevenson Halfbreed from Alberta Canada! =============================================================================== On Mon Oct 8 21:41:00 2001 ashanticreek Beautiful site! So nice to see a website that honors all that we are... =============================================================================== On Wed Oct 10 05:23:41 2001 Karyn B I need a photo with detail of native African American dress....preferrably....the equivilent of a princess......my daughter who is African American is doing a project for Girl Scouts and has to make a costume representing her heritage. And she is my Princess.....any help would be graciously accepted....thanks....and May God Bless All......Karyn Bender my email is as follws =============================================================================== On Wed Oct 10 12:51:45 2001 TAFT SONNY HUNTER JUST HAPPENED UPON YOUR WEB PAGE - I ALSO HAPPEN TO BE AN OKLAHOMA SEMINOLE FREEDMAN (estelusti) ALSO KNOWN AS BLACK SEMINOLE. WOULD LIKE TO GET ON YOUR MAILING LIST TO RECEIVE MORE INFO ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION. =============================================================================== On Wed Oct 10 14:54:21 2001 alma bradford my gradfather was said to have a blackfoot indian mother. But they lived in westvirginia and there are no blackfoots there. the closest are shawnee. Are there any blackfoots in ohio? =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 12 00:23:52 2001 Courtney Morris Hello, my name is Courtney Morris and I am a reporter for the Afrikan Posta, a monthly newspaper designed to educate the African American community of Killeen, TX. I would like to write an article about the relationship between Native Americans and Blacks in the history of their separate and joint resistance of the United States government. Any information you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation, Courtney Morris =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 12 12:41:44 2001 Mike "River Eagle" Bishop Hello, It was great finding your website. Like many of you, my ancestry is both Creek and African american. My grandmother passed down to me a love of the river, and a knowledge of "plant medicine". I hope to meet with the group in the near future. =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 12 21:12:03 2001 cliona i think this is a wonderful idea. i would like more information though for school projects and the like. =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 12 22:43:13 2001 Kathleen Johnson I'm so glad that I found you and am looking forward to attending group functions. =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 12 22:52:19 2001 Kathleen Johnson I'm so glad that I found you and am looking forward to attending group functions. =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 16 18:49:36 2001 Kristopher Dorr I am trying to find information on the Native American background in my family. I know that I have two different tribes in my ancestory. Those two are the Blackfoot and the Cheerokie tribe(excuse the spelling).Can your organization can give me some direction on how to locate information. =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 16 19:30:14 2001 Valerie J. Linker =============================================================================== On Sat Oct 20 06:41:47 2001 tifini jackson I was just visiting different sites trying to get a feel for my ancestory. I've always know there was native american blood in my family, but we've never really traced our family tree until now. I'm just interested in learning more about the part of my life that has been a mystery for so long. Turns out my great grandmother(on my mothers side) was native american as well as my great grandmother on my father's side of the family. As I said I have always been interested in that part of my life but I never realized how much it impacted me until I visited native american shop where there were several pictures, portraits, and different types of dolls. In looking at some of the dolls I felt I was looking at a picture of myself as a child, because so many of the characteristics were so real. And that's when I realized my family tree goes a lot further than my mother/father and my grandparents that I grew up knowing and having in my life. =============================================================================== On Sat Oct 20 23:46:39 2001 TAFT SONNY HUNTER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION I AM A OKLAHOMA BLACK SEMINOLE (ESTELUSTI) AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN TO RECEIVE ANY LITERATURE AND INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO OFFER. THANK YOU - TAFT SONNY HUNTER =============================================================================== On Sat Oct 20 23:46:41 2001 TAFT SONNY HUNTER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION I AM A OKLAHOMA BLACK SEMINOLE (ESTELUSTI) AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN TO RECEIVE ANY LITERATURE AND INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO OFFER. THANK YOU - TAFT SONNY HUNTER =============================================================================== On Sat Oct 20 23:47:33 2001 TAFT SONNY HUNTER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION I AM A OKLAHOMA BLACK SEMINOLE (ESTELUSTI) AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN TO RECEIVE ANY LITERATURE AND INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO OFFER. THANK YOU - TAFT SONNY HUNTER =============================================================================== On Sun Oct 21 21:04:11 2001 Mavis Taylor I discovered your website while researching Creek Indians for my college Anthropology term paper. I think you site is fabulous. Please provide more information about your organization. My mother told us our grandmother was a Creek Indian (although I don't know her name, she died before most of my siblings and I were born). Your Black Native Association is providing a valuable and indispensable service to black culture. We are often made fun of because we say we are part Indian. Your site helps prove the point. My e-mail address is =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 23 14:28:31 2001 Zelda Lockhart I appreciate this site and feel less solitary knowing that there is such an organization. Thanks. =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 23 21:45:54 2001 Robin Moore-Chambers =============================================================================== On Wed Oct 24 20:29:17 2001 Bobbi Hasan =============================================================================== On Thu Oct 25 10:56:09 2001 Liaya Namaste, I am Black with Tslagi,Seminole and possibly some Lakota mix. Am interested in learning how do I go about finding more on becoming recognized with these nations? I'm even interested in leaving city life and moving to a reservation, if welcomed. Thank you. My email address is =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 26 14:00:38 2001 Tesfa Please bring historical information to our forum about our black native American roots. Our goal is to submit the hidden history that few people know about. I have just learned that the Cherokees were black. I have been told that my ancestors included the Chichaow(sp)! http://www.delphi.com/Tesfa =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 26 21:48:28 2001 BRIAN D. "SEMVNACKE" WORTHY Hensci! Mucv nettv stonko? Semvnacke cvhocefkvt os. Este lvste MVSKOKET ekvsvmetvn omis! Bakersfield tvlofvn likvyet os. Locvt mvliketvn atat owis. Vnhuekvs!!! Semvnacke@aol.com -Brian D. "SEMVNACKE" Worthy =============================================================================== On Fri Oct 26 22:53:19 2001 millicent thomas I would like to receive more information about your organization =============================================================================== On Sun Oct 28 00:45:37 2001 tantasha Iwant to why some indians do not date balck people because you cant help who you fall in love with. =============================================================================== On Mon Oct 29 17:40:08 2001 My name is Arthur Russell. My grandfather, William Murrell was from Oklahoma. I beleive his frather was Rufus Murrell. I was able to find the Murrell name under the Creek tribe. =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 30 01:31:10 2001 david red bear james & lisa mcdaniel\ =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 30 13:26:02 2001 Jeanette Wenger Hello, My name is Jeanette Wenger and I'm a recruiter with EDS in Troy, MI. I was able to view your website and learn a little more about your organization. I also wanted to offer some information with you about career opportunities here at EDS. We are a global leader in the IT industry and we place high value on diversity within our company. The positions we are currently recruiting for are with our GM OnStar account in a customer advisor role in Troy, MI (metro Detroit). These positions are entry-level and designed for career development and mobility. If you or someone you know are interested in learning more, please contact me at the info below so that we can discuss this further. Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, =============================================================================== On Tue Oct 30 21:21:12 2001 Jackie Henry =============================================================================== On Thu Nov 1 07:13:00 2001 I am glad that your organization exists. I hope it continues to thrive. I am a native American from Virginia. I live in New York for right now. If there are any events coming up this spring, please let me know. Also, We are celebrating Native American history month at my hospital. We would love to have a speaker come in to speak about the history of Native Americans and Africans. Do you know anyone in this area. =============================================================================== On Thu Nov 1 17:41:03 2001 Sharon Suttle I would like to know more about you organization and i would like to join. please contact me at =============================================================================== On Thu Nov 1 18:08:11 2001 Alisa D. Nelson I would like to become a member, will you send me some information regarding your organization. =============================================================================== On Fri Nov 2 18:06:36 2001 Perha Hello, My husband is half Indian and Black he upholds his heritage with high esteem. I will tell him about this organization. Thank you. email: =============================================================================== On Sat Nov 3 14:10:58 2001 ap where did the black native people come from and when did they came e mail me the answer at =============================================================================== On Sun Nov 4 07:36:08 2001 anon Great association!Im more on the Native American side of things Cherokee/Arawak/Toltec/Yanomamo/Nigerian descent.Very nice site....hi =============================================================================== On Sun Nov 4 07:48:05 2001 anon Great association!Im more on the Native American side of things Cherokee/Arawak/Toltec/Yanomamo/Nigerian descent.Very nice site....hi =============================================================================== On Sun Nov 4 20:36:15 2001 Kendra My lineage includes Black/Cherokee. I would like to find out more information about your organization. =============================================================================== On Tue Nov 6 10:16:19 2001 uwe h. schmidt Have you a black farmer association, and adress. A black SOY BEAN planter,s assotiation. =============================================================================== On Thu Nov 8 00:55:07 2001 K'an This place is a beautiful place to be,I don't know enough of my heritage and have no one to assiste me(all have crossed over or no one cares) I only know that some of my blood is Native American,it is good to see some who have found their roots... Stay In The Spirit... =============================================================================== On Fri Nov 9 08:16:09 2001 please send me up date about black indians - estelusti (black seminole) =============================================================================== On Tue Nov 13 18:58:05 2001 Linda Palafox-Ross I'm glad to hear that there is an organization for Black Native American. Do you a chaper or a group in Maryland/DC, New Jersey Area On Tue Nov 13 18:58:28 2001 Linda Palafox-Ross I'm glad to hear that there is an organization for Black Native American. Do you a chaper or a group in Maryland/DC, New Jersey AreaPlease reply back to =============================================================================== On Tue Nov 13 21:16:06 2001 Charmaine Hooks- phoenixcat20@lycos.com I congratulate this organization on what it has done to bring us into recognition. My entire family is composed of a mixure of black and native american. I personallly want to look farther into my family history and I don't have an idea on how I can go about starting. I got the little information that I know from my grandmother. I didn't mean to give too much information but I am just excited that I found a superb website thank you for your time. =============================================================================== On Wed Nov 14 04:30:27 2001 robin franklin Hi, I am very intrested in learning more about this orginization. I am of Cherokee and African American ancestory. This site is well written and very informative. Keep up the excellent work. e-mail address: =============================================================================== On Fri Nov 16 19:39:03 2001 hoshonti umbah i am so happy that this exist for it is a long road for me to come into saying yes i have chahta and arawakan ancestors and i can claim them and be black too and no blood count or skin shade can take that away so thanks to all of you for creatin this beautitul space chi yakoke li =============================================================================== On Sat Nov 17 13:40:34 2001 TAFT SONNY HUNTER WOULD LIKE TO GET ON YOUR MAILING LIST FOR CURRENT INFO CONCERNING BLACK INDIANS AND POSSIBLE JOINING YOUR ORGANIZATION. I'M BLACK SEMINOLE (ESTELUSTI) REGISTERED IN WEWOKA, OKLAHOMA (SEMINOLE HEDQUARTERS). THANK YOU VERY MUCH. =============================================================================== On Fri Nov 23 20:05:43 2001 Crystal Dancing-Starr & Dominic Martinez We found your web-site while we were looking for info. on interracial clubs and communities. We would like more info. from your org. We are presently looking to relocate from Las Vegas, NM, "anywhere" into a community that both of us will have more of an interracial population. I am Cherokee and African-American, my husband is Apache/Spanish and Irish/Polish. We are attending school here in New Mexico and we are not very happy with the covert racism that exists. We would definetly like be on your mailing list. Our home address: =============================================================================== On Sun Nov 25 20:04:12 2001 Cynthia This sounds interesting; however I'd like to know if you can tell me how one confirms if he or she is truly a part of a Native American nation. My mother has always said we had "Cherokee blood" running through our veins. Is there anyway for individuals or family's to confirm this type of history. I'm delighted to know that confirmation isn't necessary, but it would be nice to trace the proper geneology if it can be done. =============================================================================== On Mon Nov 26 19:09:56 2001 Olga Red-Sky Thank you. I am Raramuri,and Mescalero, married an American Black man, this will be a good thing for my children. =============================================================================== On Mon Nov 26 23:49:54 2001 Andrea Block HI I'm not sure if my Indian background is of the Native Tribe is Blackfoot. I was thinking maybe it was because my last name is Block.I don't have a e-mail adress, but could you write back tp me at =============================================================================== On Wed Nov 28 15:20:19 2001 rosemary This is a great site for African americans who are interested in searching their roots. There's just one thing that is bothering. I see all these blacks tracing their native american ancestry, but I do not see not one native looking for their African heritage. You have as much black in you as blacks have native blood in them. Also, I do see one mention of Native Americans owning slaves, because you did. and you know it. Their are only two reason why blacks have native ancestry is because 1. Natives owned slaves and had sexual intercourse with the slave women 2. Blacks/natives intermarried. So, to all you Black americans tracing you "Indian" roots, you better believe, they once owned you also. ========================================================================== On Thu Nov 29 03:13:35 2001 Sandy Hi. I just found out that my grandfather's father was a full blooded Blackfoot Indian and his mother (my great grandma) was half Cherokee and half white. Also, my grandmothers mother was a Cherokee Indian. I had no idea all these years. Unfortunately I know nothing about my heritage. I would like more information if at all possible. Maybe some sites that I could go to. ============================================================================== On Sat Dec 8 00:55:29 2001 Gabe Lyday beautiful!!! ============================================================================== On Mon Dec 10 06:07:48 2001 Janet Jamerson I am writing a script on a African American girl who has Native American in her background and associates with both cultures. So I was trying to find the Intertribal Friendship house in Oakland. ============================================================================= On Mon Dec 10 23:01:45 2001 bette hawkins I am presently working with the estelusti seminole of okla. we would like information to join your group. ============================================================================= On Tue Dec 11 00:13:00 2001 Keefer Great web-site. I found the information extremely useful and interesting. Please, keep up the good work! If you have any research information for available to assist me in tracing my heritage, I would sincerely appreciate it. My e-mail address is Keefer232@yahoo.com . Thank you for reading this message. KM ============================================================================== On Tue Dec 11 16:12:59 2001 nadia glad to see black native american website ============================================================================= On Thu Dec 13 18:56:14 2001 Sheela Grant Hello! It's great to see that there are other people out there who refuse to conform to the racist thinking that is so prevalent in this country & others. I am very tired of people yelling in my face when I say that I am American Native also. It seems that if you are of European & American Native descent, people get excited. But as you probably know, if you are of notable African blood & American Native people become angry by your not simply saying you are black or African American(whatever that is). Anyway, it's a pleasure to see your site. Thanks On Fri Dec 14 04:58:44 2001 To: Little Cloud, Zenobia, Rib, and Bonita I think your organization is wonderful. To carry the history of our heritage into the new millenium secures a precious memory. Sincerely, Roslyn Curry Executive Strategist ================================================================================ On Fri Dec 14 19:51:55 2001 Roland Clark =============================================================================== On Sun Dec 16 05:28:47 2001 Talesa Dickerson I am interested in knowing more about the organization from veiwing the website. My email address is =============================================================================== On Tue Dec 18 00:08:07 2001 michael i just wanted to let you know that really enjoyed this page. this shows and help people like myself that are blood. being from texas, it is very important for me to have known my grandmother and the history of my family. =============================================================================== On Tue Dec 18 00:19:26 2001 Allen mitchell Great, this is the kind of place where many of indian hertiage can learn about our ancestories. ============================================================================== On Tue Dec 18 04:50:07 2001 Tangee Hiebert I'm very interested in getting more information from you on membership, thank you. My email is ============================================================================== On Sun Dec 23 00:15:32 2001 jasmine renee; =============================================================================== On Sun Dec 23 05:02:06 2001 gary I'm on what could be called a "cyberspace vision quest" to find my native american ancestry because i would like to find another culture for myself other than the oppressive military culture that has been mine my entire life since my birth on a military base and active duty service. the native culture gives and celebrates life as opposed to death. I'd appreciate being contacted for advice on how best to do so with the resources i have. On Wed Dec 26 19:46:58 2001 SHARON THOMPSON =========================================================================== On Thu Dec 27 01:23:04 2001 Decilla Davenport Don, you guys have done a nice job in putting this together. Your Mother. =============================================================================== On Thu Dec 27 07:25:09 2001 Naomi Hardin-Cantrell I would like very much to get more information on family history in an effort to trace my roots back as far as possible. My email address is Thank you for your immediate response. ============================================================================ On Thu Dec 27 16:37:58 2001 Mike Parham Hello, I enjoyed reading the information on your website. I am of Black/Pamunkey decent from the line of Rivers in the SouthHampton region of Virgina. I've been educating my children in the wonderful diversity of thier heritage, and it is good to find others doing the same. Looking forward to hearing more from your organization and similar ones. ============================================================================ On Thu Jan 3 04:28:40 2002 Dee Grayson Please send me more information about your organiztion. I am creole and would like to meet others like me on the West coast. E-mail: ================================================================================ On Thu Jan 3 13:20:20 2002 Sabrina ================================================================================= On Thu Jan 3 19:03:10 2002 anthony happel ================================================================================ On Sat Jan 5 14:00:47 2002 David MICHAEL I am very pleased to have reached your Web Site. I have bookmarked your page and will come back to get a greater insight into your work and your issues. I am a veteran police officer in the United Kingdom and a founder member and past Chairman of our Black Police Association. Best wishes =============================================================================== On Sun Jan 6 03:18:30 2002 anita alcantara I am very glad i found this site.My family is of mixed native cherokee, sioux ancestry. This site can give me much to learn. ================================================================================ On Mon Jan 7 03:47:07 2002 katherine michael ================================================================================ On Tue Jan 8 04:23:59 2002 Micah Allen ================================================================================ On Tue Jan 8 23:27:02 2002 Hello, I am African American, Cherokee and French (Creole). I live in California, and I am very happy to hear that there is a group for us people of mixed heritage. I am very proud of all of heritage, the African American, Native American and French. But I would like to somehow join your group if there is a way. So, can you please write me back at the e- mail address above. Thank you. Tiana Marie Smith (aka: Lil' Moccasin) ================================================================================ On Thu Jan 10 02:55:58 2002 Michael Dufner Heard about BNA on Native Voices and did not know anything about the association. I.m interested in learning more. ================================================================================ On Thu Jan 10 09:54:10 2002 Ronn Kess (Rain Bear) Little Cloud it's been a long time between us in shareing hello's, you may not remember me since it's been almost four years since I last contacted you from Alberta Canada in 1998. Just wanted to say Happy New Year to the tribe and that I would definately like all the info you can send me in becomeing a member of your organization, I'm in Seattle now with another friend of ours; Ken Walkky and we both still walk the red road proud and strong. May the spirits guide and keep all of you safe in the new year. ================================================================================ On Thu Jan 10 15:56:25 2002 Xenia This is a wonderful site. It is so nice to see that you are all in celebration of both your African and Indian heritage. Do you have members and a chapter here on the east coast? Please let me know. =============================================================================== On Fri Jan 11 11:39:56 2002 taahmenyah baht shaleak