A ruling on the decades-long Freedmen versus Cherokee Nation controversy is out. On 30 August, 2017 the United States District Court for the District of Columbia handed down its long-awaited ruling. The crux of the […more…]
The 1924 Baker Roll is one of the best sources for Cherokee genealogy, and is the basis for membership in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians today. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one […more…]
150 years ago, being of Cherokee blood was usually something to hide, especially if you were trying to assimilate into white society. Being associated with any American Indian group usually meant discrimination, persecution, and ultimate […more…]
When you think of a lottery in Georgia, you probably think of laying a dollar on the counter and hoping to win thousands or even millions of dollars. But, the current lottery sponsored by the […more…]
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