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Are you Black Indian?

	Are you a Black-Indian both strong in grace
	The duality of culture true to embrace
	Are you a Black-Indian both strong in culture firm?
	From our heritage and ancestors must learn.
	Are you a Black-Indian with yearning in heart
	The end was the beginning and now is the start
	Are you a Black-Indian both red and black
	Our ancestors were, strong bodies with minds intact
	Are you a Black-Indian misunderstood by others
	it is ok for you have red and black sisters and brothers
	Are you a Black-Indian standing without fear
	Historical facts but not without tears
	Are you a Black-Indian with strength and grace
	Creator first then balance then the human race
	Are you a Black-Indian with humility that guides
	Lets humbly share our heritage with pride.

	J. Eaglefeather

One of the best poets I have ever heard is a man by the name of John Trudell. I met him some years ago in NYC with a Lakota friend Two Bears. Trudell is truly one of the best Native American Poets of all times.

The Dream keepers : Successful Teachers of African American Children	The Bone Woman