NativeNewsNetwork · @Native_NewsNet
1st May 2012 from Twitlonger
We are the oppression no one sees in the home of the free.
We are the genocide unspoken in the land of the brave.
Disease
Mutilation
Massacre
Rape
Sterilization
Starvation
Relocation
Neglect...
We are the eyes of a child bathing in the sink.
We are the arms of a teenager pumping water for his family.
We are the grandparents who raised their grandchildren.
We are the middle schooler who's sister hung herself.
We are the elder who clings to his beer.
We are the women who wear sunglasses to cover a bruise.
We are native, and we are still here.
We are the grass dancer who refuses to quit.
We are the high school graduate with a dream of college.
We are the drummer who sings to the great spirit.
We are the shawl dancer who raises her brother.
We are the elders who keep tradition alive. We are strong.
We will not give in.
We will not assimilate.
We are still here.
Pat @PsteinND
Much love!!!