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Celebrating Lamik Khalifa of African, Congaree, Cherokee, Tuscarora and Catawba heritage. Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. Watch Afro Native Narratives Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqI3FI0fFOkRk2mkxURxXUdICbKBs9r0l "It [I Love Ancestry] has brought me closer to a truth that at one time was totally unknown to me. I cannot stress enough of the importance that I Love Ancestry gives to the lost, the uninformed, the disconnected. I am truly grateful and honored." ~Lamik Khalifa Subscribe to the Afro Native TV YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/afronativetv?sub_confirmation=1 #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity

Celebrating Isca Nicole of Cree & [Afro] Trinidadian heritage. Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity

Celebrating Ndure DanteCain who is Black and Lakota (artbeforeindustry). Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? >> iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. Photography by Jae West #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity #artbeforeindustry #Lakota

Celebrating beautiful Gya Watson of African & San Carlos Apache heritage. Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? >> iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity

Celebrating Hondo WhisperingBull of African, Cherokee, Mvskokee Creek & Blackfoot heritage "I let people know we are real! I take great pride in all of my heritage." Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? >> iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. As a traditional dancer in the New York powwow circuit, Michael strives to make Black & Native presence known through his diligent and respectful participation in ceremonies and powwows. He always strive to be seen in a dignified and graceful way as this reflects well on his people. He dances for those who cannot. He uses his gift as a straight dancer to heal, educate and empower those who have been taught that people of African and Native heritage do not exist. Michael's mission is where ever he goes to provoke a response from people via the way he dresses or speaks to create a conversation. Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative on instagram. #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity

Celebrating Talented Artist Maimouna Youssef aka @MumuFresh of African & Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek heritage. Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? >> iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with @ILoveAncestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. Maimouna Youssef is dedicated to the struggle for freedom and human rights. Her music exudes revolutionary consciousness, yearning for a new paradigm of social design where people consciously express the native roots that run through their blood. "'I Love Ancestry' is a beautiful platform that showcases the beauty of blended people. It tells important stories that would otherwise remain untold. It is a forerunner in promoting cultural pride, awareness, understanding and tolerance. They celebrate the heroic deeds of ordinary people and magnify the beauty in our people personally and collectively . And who doesn't want more beauty in the world? Our world can always stand more beauty." ~Maimouna Youssef Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Afro Native TV: youtube.com/user/afronativetv?sub_confirmation=1 Photo by Kofi Handon / @LovesLifePhotography Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative on instagram. #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity #MaimounaYoussef #MumuFresh

Celebrating Shamir Kali Griffin of Blackfoot, Chatah (Mississippi), Creek and African heritage. @AfroNativeTV Want to be part of the Afro Native Narratives Documentary? >> iloveancestry.com/documentary "Culture is the fresh breath that liberates the mind from eurocentric bondage and is the miracle of our ancestry." ~Shamir Kali Griffin Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with I Love Ancestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. Watch the story of Shamir Kali Griffin as part of Afro Native Narratives on YouTube at Afro Native TV. youtube.com/AfroNativeTV Photo: by Michael Ertem Follow @AfroNative @AfroNative on instagram. #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #ILoveAncestry #AfroNative #firstnations #documentary #identity

Celebrating Simone DiCristofano of Italian, Black and Blackfoot heritage. "I am not just one part....I am whole" Follow @afronative @afronative

"The 'I Love Ancestry' campaign really helped me to express who I am as a multiracial woman. I have always identified more with my native side but, as I said in my story I am also black and Italian...With this campaign I can express myself without feeling embarrassed or ashamed because we are all human and apart of the beautiful earth." ~Simone DiCristofano

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Afro Native Narratives is a body of work by Macha Rose and Michael Santiago in partnership with I Love Ancestry that explore and assist in the preservation of Afro Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary.

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Celebrating Tasha Spillett of Cree & Afro Trinidadian heritage. "I'll never walk on water, but I dance on sacred ground." "May the knowing that you carry all of your ancestors and all of your descents within you, lend you strength, nurture your faith and guide your path. Make the choice each and every day to act as a good relative to all of Creation and to live well- as life is intended to be a celebration not a struggle. You are a beautiful reflection of the collective strength, resilience, and majesty of your Nation, I honor you. Kakiyaw Niwahkomakanak, All my Relations. Hiy hiy" ~Tasha Spillett Tasha Spillett is a 25 year old woman of Trinidadian and Cree descent. She is a ceremony woman as well as an educator, and fuses traditional knowledge and teaching tools into her work as a high school teacher. Tasha is most passionate about working with young Indigenous women and encouraging them to view themselves as sacred. Recently, Tasha was a contestant in the Miss Indian World Competition at Gathering of Nations Powwow, where she was given the Miss Congeniality and Best Essay awards. "All the most beautiful things in my life started as a day dream" Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness

Celebrating #AfroNative Teddy R. McGee and the beauty of his blend of heritage. Photo Credit: Macha Rose & Michael Santiago, Afro Native Narratives Documentary Want to be part of this documentary? Go to >> iloveancestry.com/documentary Afro Native Narratives is a body of work that looks to explore and assist in the preservation of Black Native Identity through the mediums of portrait photography and video documentary. Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness

Celebrating Young #AfroNative Jazzmin Renee White of Kiowa, Choctaw & African heritage Beautiful Jazzmin is the daughter of Jay and Shauna (Palmer) White. She is a descendant of the great #Kiowa Warrior Goo-Lay-Ee and the Kiowa Black Leggins Warrior Society. Her Grandmother is famed Fancy War Dance Georgette Gee Gee Palmer. Her fathers side of the family (Black American) is from Virginia and North Carolina. Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #mixedchildren #happykids

Celebrating #AfroNative Artist Marc Cary of #Wampanoag and African heritage who is a talented pianist. Marc Cary is a member of the Chappaquiddick Tribe of the Wampanoag Indian Nation of Massachussetts. As a teen Marc was given the name "Gentle Wind" by the late John "Slow Turtle" Peters, who was Mashpee and the supreme medicine man of the Wampanoag. Photo credit: Rebecca Meek Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #blackmusic #pianist #jazznation #jazz #jazzartist

Celebrating #AfroNative Nikia Reaves of #mvskoke Creek from the Nokosvlke (#Bearclan), Western Band Cherokee & African heritage. Follow @afronative @afronative "We may be different tribes, but we're all brothers and sisters." ~Opal Gore, Comanche Nation #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #powwow #powwows

Celebrating #AfroNative Ausben Spotted Eagle of heritage from Creole/Tu' Tssn Nde band and The #LipanApache of Texas. Ausben is a Northern Men's Traditional and Lipan Apache style war dancer and also made his place in the world of Urban Street Dance. Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness

Celebrating #AfroNative Penny Gamble-Williams of #Wampanoag & African heritage. "Remember to use the gifts that the Great Spirit has blessed us with and create ways to uplift all people through visual arts, crafts, writing, poetry, music, movement, activism, laughter, healing, positive vibrations and pure love energy....." ~Penny Gamble-Williams For over thirty years Penny Gamble-Williams has been an #activist involved in #AmericanIndian land, freedom of religion and sacred site issues, Indigenous and environmental rights. She is a member of the Chappaquiddick Band of the Wampanoag Nation of Massachusetts and was instrumental in re-constituting the Chappaquiddick people, monitoring repatriation issues in respect to the Chappaquiddick, reviving the ceremonies and language. Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness

Celebrating #AfroNative #traditionaldancer Michael Hondo WhisperingBull of African and #Cherokee, #mvskoke Creek & #Blackfoot heritage. "I let people know we are real! I take great pride in all of my heritage" Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness #powwow

Celebrating #AfroNative Winter Flower of African and Ramapough (Ramapo) heritage. Also known as the #Ramapough #Lenape Nation or Ramapough Lunaape Munsee Delaware Nation. Follow @afronative @afronative #blackindian #blackindians #afroindian #afroindians #blacknative #blacknatives #afronativeamerican #africannativeamerican #africannativeamericans #indigenous #native #blackpride #n8v #blackisbeautiful #multiracial #biracial #mixedrace #wearestillhere #culturaldiversity #beautifulineveryshade #50shadesofblack #blackness

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