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Native American Cherokee Leader Honored on Quarter

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

A new quarter honors Native American leader and activist Wilma Mankiller — the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Native American Vets New Memorial a Long Time Coming

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer November 24, 2020December 21, 2021

Columnists, D Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Revisiting My Native American Roots Reminded Me of the Destructive Nature of White Supremacy

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 18, 2020December 21, 2021

Redskins Officially Retire Nickname

by WI Guest Author July 15, 2020December 21, 2021

SMITH: Always Give Love and Thanks

by WI Guest Author December 4, 2019December 21, 2021

Hundreds of Native American tribes gather in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. /Courtesy photo

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Tribes Help Standing Rock Fight in N.D.

by Lauren M. Poteat October 20, 2016October 30, 2020

White House Wants Indian Tribes to Run More Struggling Schools

by Washington Informer July 9, 2015October 30, 2020

Federal Judge Orders Cancellation of Redskins’ Trademark Registrations

by Washington Informer July 9, 2015October 30, 2020

Student Wears Eagle Feather at Graduation After Lawsuit

by Washington Informer June 5, 2015October 30, 2020

African Americans and Indians: A Complex History

by Washington Informer May 27, 2015October 30, 2020