Editor's note: Historian and author Tiya Miles is a professor at the University of Michigan's Afroamerican and African Studies department and a 2011 MacArthur genius award recipient.
By Tiya Miles, Special to CNN
(CNN) -- In the documentary film "Black Indians," a man who appears to be African-American recounts his delight at eliciting shocked looks from strangers when he launches into a conversation with his wife in the Cherokee language.
This planet is comprised of a multitude of cultures and vastly different heritages. We need to embrace the diversity present in America, not hate that difference.
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Jueseppi B.
“This planet is comprised of a multitude of cultures and vastly different heritages. We need to embrace the diversity present in America, not hate that difference.”
Excellent statement.
Thank my dear friend.
I totally agree with you … we are one American … one human being In one universe .. who should treat each other equally in every possible way …