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Searching for Sequoyah

Searching for the "Enigmatic Hero" of the Cherokee Language, Sequoyah

Sequoyah is a legendary Cherokee who created the Cherokee language syllabary. The new documentary Searching for Sequoyah - premiering on PBS stations across the US this month, traces his mysterious history.

NYT Hastings Law School

California's Hastings College of Law reckons with the Shame of Native Massacres

Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Hastings. Hastings was also the mastermind behind systematic Native American massacres during and after the California Gold Rush. Native communities, school administrators, and alumni are at loggerheads about next steps.

In-Na-Po

Indigenous Nations Poets: Professor LeAnne Howe, Other Native writers, launch In-Na-Po

Eidson Chair in American Literature has helped launch the website for In-Na-Po, Indigenous Nations Poets.  She is also a board member of the organization.

Searching for Sequoyah NAFF

Searching for Sequoyah documentary Airs on GPB/Atlanta on Tuesday, November 16 at 11:00!

Searching for Sequoyah is the first documentary feature to chronicle the legendary accomplishments and mysterious death of the famed Cherokee visionary, Sequoyah, whose English name was George Guess.
Decatur Genocide Cannon

Decatur, GA Removes "Genocide Cannon" from City Square

Decatur Council unanimously voted to remove a cannon tied to the 1836 Indian War from a city square where it has resided for more than a century. "Public art should unite and heal us instead of sowing division," said Phillip Cuffey of the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights.