"Immigrants and Native Americans"
A few years ago I began to notice how often Native Americans are included when people list the racial/ethnic groups in this country. Let me simply report that it is a rare phenomenon. I can't even imagine what it's like to have to deal with the genocide/oppression Native Americans have suffered over the last few centuries. But to watch as - over and over again - your very existence goes unacknowledged is truly beyond the pale.
President Obama not only acknowledged the existence of Native Americans, he is the first one I've seen who took it to a whole new level. Let's break down the pairings he introduced.
man and woman
young and old
black and white, Latino, Asian
immigrant, Native American
gay, straight
Americans with mental illness or physical disability
Rather that listing black and white, Latino, Asian and Native American - which is what most people do when they are being inclusive - he introduced the pairing of immigrant and Native American. In other words, we're all either an immigrant (by choice or slavery) to this country or Native American.
Read More: http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2015/01/immigrants-and-native-americans.html
Bravo Mr President
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First Americans for Obama as he is for them.
Beautiful Steve. Thank you. 
I love how we have a President who is inclusive of Native Americans, not just in words but his actions as well. I love this President. 
He is indeed inclusive, love him for that as I know you and your family does.
Sadly my post last night was high jacked as you know. Someone wanted a post about everyone matters to be about them. That is just plain sad.
I love him too~
For you
I don't agree with Obama on everything, but overall I do think he is a great President and does what he thinks is right for the country.
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