Native American Heritage Month-I


The Reality of Persistent Biases & Discrimination Against Indigenous Americans

Indigenous Americans are often the “forgotten minority” because in most people’s minds, they have their own lands and government, and thus their own opportunities. Yet the reality is that Indigenous peoples are operating businesses on and off reservations, and they are also employed in the mainstream workforce. Yet they continue to struggle with continued biases about their history, culture, and potential.-Andrew Hale

Indigenous Americans include Native American Indians and Alaska Natives, people who were here long before European settlers settled the country. Most people are familiar with tales of the ‘Wild West’, territorial wars, and the eventual creation of rese....