by Nick Estes Last June the Westmoreland County Historical Society reenacted the 1785 hanging of Mamachtaga, a Lenape man. In a viral video (now removed), jeering white onlookers shouted at … Continue reading Indian Killers: Crime, Punishment, and Empire
#NoDeadNatives: Red Friday Success and Bordertown Justice in Gallup
Most celebrate “Black Friday” by shopping. For The Red Nation, its allies, and the Albuquerque community, last Friday was “Red Friday”—a community-led initiative to collect winter gear for unsheltered Native … Continue reading #NoDeadNatives: Red Friday Success and Bordertown Justice in Gallup
The Red Nation Calls for Memorial & Vigil on One Year Anniversary of Vigilante Murders of Allison Gorman & Kee Thompson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 16, 2015 Contact Person: Melanie Yazzie Phone: 505-670-1110 Email: contact@therednation.org THE RED NATION CALLS FOR MEMORIAL AND VIGIL ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF VIGILANTE MURDERS … Continue reading The Red Nation Calls for Memorial & Vigil on One Year Anniversary of Vigilante Murders of Allison Gorman & Kee Thompson
Racist Violence against Natives in Gallup, NM: “Let your presence and your voice be known”
by Jeremy Yazzie F*** you,” shouted an Anglo couple on a motorcycle speeding past the Gallup Chamber of Commerce on Highway 66 during The Red Nation’s (TRN) press conference, “Stop … Continue reading Racist Violence against Natives in Gallup, NM: “Let your presence and your voice be known”