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.

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