Native American Heritage Month – screening of Black Indians

Each November we honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the current and historical culture and contributions of Native Americans, and to celebrate the diverse indigenous peoples who have shaped and continue to enrich our nation.

Join us for a screening of “Black Indians:  An American Story.”  This film explores issues of racial identity between the mixed-descent peoples of both Native American and African American heritage.  This film is particularly timely as it is narrated by James Earl Jones, may he rest in power, who was himself a Black Indian.

“Black Indians: An American Story” , winner of several prestigious awards in Native American filmmaking, explores what brought the Native and Black Native Americans together, what drove them apart and the challenges they face in the 21st century.  This in-depth documentary examines the native ancestry and the coalescence of these Indian tribes in American history. Discounted, and often ignored by mainstream America, these minority peoples have often shared a common native history. However, with their heritage ignored and their contributions denied they are all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium.

Free and open to the public, with donations encouraged.  To donate click here.

Parking is available in HCC Lot 9.