Freedmen Fight For Tribal Citizenship On Legal Path Marred By Politics

Ean McCants discusses his family's history as descendants of Choctaw and Chickasaw freedmen, highlighting the struggle for tribal citizenship. Despite treaties granting citizenship, many freedmen descendants remain excluded. Legal actions, such as the Cherokee Nation's 2017 decision, show progress, but challenges persist. Tribal leaders and government officials are urged to address these civil rights issues, with activists pushing for change.

What is the historical significance of Ean McCants' family background?

What challenges do freedmen descendants face regarding citizenship in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations?

How did the Cherokee Nation address the issue of citizenship for freedmen descendants in 2017?

What role did Representative Maxine Waters play in the discussion of freedmen citizenship?

In what ways do activists and younger generations advocate for the rights of freedmen descendants?