It’s a Good Day To Be Indigenous

I will never forget hearing “It’s a good day to be Indigenous” during the opening scene of the 1998 independent film “Smoke Signals.” Native American activist and author, John Trudell, played the Tribal radio station DJ who greeted listeners with the empowering morning message. Trudell, who passed away in 2015, is known for his high profile role in the Indigenous…
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The Chief of Style on FOX Soul’s Black LGBTQ Talk Show

Just over one year ago today, I was invited to be a guest on a brand new talk show called “The House.” The show didn’t have a home (network) yet. But, the team behind it just knew it could be something big, so they trusted their vision, built a team, and went for it. #IfYouBuildItTheyWillCome Fox Soul is Fox’s first…
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Native American Fashion Designer Bethany Yellowtail Collaborates with The Chief of Style …

The Summer 2021 B.YELLOWTAIL collection is available in sizes XS - 4X. Now, for the first time, plus size Indigenous babes can rock B.YELLOWTAIL!
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Celebrating Black Pride When You’re Also Mixed

(Or, Celebrating ~Intersectional~ Black Pride All Year Long) TomboyX invited me to contribute my thoughts on Black History Month in a post on their Instagram account. I couldn’t limit my thoughts to just one paragraph, so I’m sharing them here. Please visit their Instagram page for other contributor perspectives. Being both Black and Indigenous is a complicated thing. This is…
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Black/Indigenous Reflections on White Supremacy (During a Pandemic)

“You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.” — Marsha P. Johnson I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve fallen apart and put myself back together over the past few months. People have asked me how I’m doing and my answer is almost always, “Up and down.” I’m trying to keep the faith,…
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