2006-12-15 14:15:36 · 13 answers · asked by Sweet T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Because, like so many Whites here---including myself, they DO have Native American heritage.
2006-12-15 14:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by LisaFlorida 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much a fact. I think believing we have Native-American heritage has something to do with hearing all those stories where our parents talked about the struggles of their Native American grandparents, and great-grand parents. As for the claim, I think Native-American heritage is so common among Black Americans, it's just understood, not spoken about. I think that whites are quicker to "claim" this heritage than blacks.
2006-12-15 14:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by D 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have some native American blood and I'm mostly black. My great-great grandmother was a Black foot Native American that migrated from Canada to New Jersey(where I'm from). But in my class, myself and another student are the only ones that claim that we have Native American blood. But I'm a bit Native American, Dutch, and Portuguese! So some blacks do have Native American blood in them. Is there a problem? There shouldn't be? okay well Merry Christmas and have a wonderful day!
2006-12-15 14:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by pink 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, because many do. If you look at history, it was a survival technique. Both Native and Black people were considered inferior races by the colonists and "early Americans" and were forced into slavery together. It was only natural that they would bond and help each other.
2006-12-16 03:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by greendeer20 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off - Your question is a very generalized one.
Second of all - I do for a fact have Indian in my family. My maternal great-grandmother was full blooded Indian. There's no need for me to go around claiming it though. You know why? Because It's no one's business.
2006-12-16 00:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by GeorgiaGurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HEY!!!!
NOT "blacks" ... African-Americans!!!
Cause I'm Black (African-Canadian) and I don't claim to have any Native American blood whatsoever!
I'm proud to say that I can hold my drinks! no alcoholism runs in my family .. 'nuff said!
2006-12-16 04:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by venom! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm black and I haven't heard anyone making that claim. Where are you getting your information from?
2006-12-15 16:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they can, the Indians ( native americans ) inter married with the blacks more than whites
2006-12-15 14:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because the overwhelming majority do. It's not a claim. It's just a fact. Why does it bother you?
2006-12-15 14:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by Rob B 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I visited my great-great grandma in Texas before she died...she's full blood and my mom's side of the family have Indian roll cards.
'Nuff said.
2006-12-15 15:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by ivy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋