Cherokee expulsion of Freedmen
Find out what historical circumstances led the Cherokee Nation’s expulsion of black Freedmen from their tribe in 2011 by reading the New York Times discussion below. Which of the 8 bloggers do you agree with most and why? What does this discussion illuminate about Indian sovereignty and race in America?
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/09/15/tribal-sovereignty-vs-racial-justice
Read the nytimes article and respond to the question using your best blogging abilities. Your entry should be about 100 words.
Due September 26.
