Chicago Public Schools to return $1M for improper use of Native American funds
The Chicago Public School District and the Department of Education (ED) have negotiated a contract to reimburse over $1 million. This situation arose when the district inaccurately reported its Indigenous student population while applying for federal grants. Documents acquired show that the ED inspector’s office found the district categorizing South Asian students from countries like […]
US Telegram Users Can Now Use Native Crypto Wallet
Simply put Telegram’s in-built crypto wallet app is now available to users in the US. With Ton wallets, users can buy, sell, and send cryptocurrencies directly through the Telegram app. The Ton Wallet is created by Open Platform, the first Unicorn company within the Ton Ecosystem. Telegram has started rolling out its crypto wallet for […]
Aid Funds Directed to Group in Newsom’s Office; Also to ‘California Native Vote Project’
Funds Raised by Hollywood for Los Angeles Fire Victims Spark Debate The recent Fireaid concert, which took place on January 30th, had an impressive lineup across two stadiums and reportedly generated around $100 million in public donations aimed at aiding the victims of the Palisade and Eton fires. However, there’s ongoing controversy regarding the proper […]
Trump Commended by Native American Group for Supporting Redskins Name
Trump’s Stance on Redskins Name Sparks Reactions Recently, President Trump expressed that he would have ignored calls to change the name of the Washington Redskins, a viewpoint that resonated with some Native Americans advocating for the team’s original title. In an interview with a reporter from New Jersey, Trump reiterated his position, stating, “I wouldn’t […]
Long Island’s Thunderbirds might change their name as New York appears to ease restrictions on Native American logos: ‘Now it’s not offensive’
Potential Name Change for Long Island School Teams Long Island school districts might retain a modified version of the “Thunderbird” team name, as it seems set to navigate around New York’s ban on Native American logos. Connetquot’s team could be known as “T-Birds” if a proposed agreement with state legislators goes through. “Last month, they […]
Fans are criticizing Beyoncé for a shirt that labels Native Americans as ‘Enemies of Peace’
Beyoncé’s T-shirt Sparks Controversy Over Historical Interpretation During her June “Cowboy Carter” tour performance in Paris, Beyoncé wore a T-shirt that featured images of Buffalo soldiers from Black Army units active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This choice has ignited discussions around how American history is portrayed, along with a fair share […]
Fans criticize Beyoncé for a shirt labeling Native Americans as ‘the enemies of peace’
Beyoncé’s t-shirt during her June “Cowboy Carter” tour performance has ignited a discussion on how American history is represented, provoking criticism directed at the popular performer from various quarters. The t-shirt, showcased at a concert in Paris, depicted Buffalo soldiers—members of Black Army units from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Alongside the imagery, there […]
Decision on New York’s Native American logo ban referred to DOJ as Trump administration seeks to protect Massapequa Chiefs
A federal prosecutor was presented with the case of the Native American logo ban in New York on Tuesday, following a strong push from the Trump administration to defend the name of Long Island’s Massapequa Chiefs. Linda McMahon, the U.S. Education Secretary, reached out to a fire department concerning the Department of Justice’s stance on […]
International Graduates Are Outearning Native Americans, Analysis Shows
Analysis of University Graduates’ Salaries A recent study by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) reveals that university graduates who immigrated to the US on student visas earn notably higher salaries compared to those who are born in the country. As of 2023, the median salary for US natives with university degrees sits at around $87,000. […]
New York will not lift the ban on Native American mascots and proposes expanding it, despite Trump’s warning.
New York educators are standing firm on their ban of Native American mascots and team names, even in the face of potential federal funding threats from the Trump administration. Instead, officials suggested in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education that the ban might be broadened to include names and mascots from other racial […]