why come almost every black person that i know says that they have indian in there family?

Question

i here this from my family and i laught because i know its might not be true can some body tell me where this saying come from can somebody tell me

Answer 1

90% of black americans have white in their family..and 30% have indian....20% asian indentured servents

And they did research and found that it was most likely black female originated..meaning that males from all of these different races could NOT keep their hands to themselves.

You can do the research yourself but mainly just look around you and can right off tell that none of us are full african ..put an african side by side with you and you will spot the physical differences immediatly.

Answer 2

Come on now, friend. You don't really think you know more
about your background than your family, do you? Now here
is you answer. If you mean American Indian, or Native American, then I have strong ancestry from two American Indian tribes. The Choctaw and Apache. It is not only the
black folks who claim Indian background. There are white
folks who say the same thing. Now get ready for the real
truth. No group ever got abused in this country as much as
the American Indians. The black and white people and some
other races are claiming to be Indian because that would
make them victims instead of perpetrators. There's a
lot of innocent pleas being entered. But some of the whites and
blacks were/are perpetrators against the American Indians.
Are your light bulbs coming on upstairs now?
Thanks for the question. At first it didn't sound like a good
question, but it was. I hope I gave a good answer. Best
wishes.

Answer 3

During the period of time in America when it was legal to have slaves, slaves would try very hard to escape. Sometimes, the slaves could seek refuge in Native American (Indian) tribes. Native Americans would often welcome these people into their families.
Also, it is sometimes the case in white families who mention an "Indian" ancestor. In fact, this ancestor may have been black or black/Indian.

Answer 4

I wonder this too. Its like being black isnt enough. Wheres the pride? Same thing with black people who look like theyre straight outta Africa claiming to be "mixed". Come on now, it is a myth that every black person in America has white in them as well. Stop the self hate. Youre black, just leave it at that. That is, unless you have one white parent and one black..and/or asian, mexican, or whatever.

AND you know its fake because for some reason every one says "Cherokee" hahahahah!! Like that was the only Native American tribe in the South.

Answer 5

Well alot of us do, thats just a part of the African-American experience.

I know for a FACT I do, but I NEVER feel a need to bring it up. I never kept up with Native American culture and it wouldnt be fair to them if I claimed it. I identify with black, although if people specifically ask me if im part indian I will let them know the truth.

Answer 6

Few ancestors ago, the blacks and native Americans (assuming that's who you are referring to when saying "indians") had two big things in common:

1. Not White
2. Kept down by white people

So they interwed and reproduced, making it so today's blacks are about 1/32nd Native American.

Answer 7

Because a significant portion of us do have Native American in our family; my uncle has Cherokee in his family

Answer 8

well I can tell you its true for me because . I am black and My Grandma was Indian.

Answer 9

Because in reality, sadly no one wants to be black.