#black ndn

[angryrdpanda]

Salem, Mass.

Peabody Essex Museum presents the first major retrospective exhibition of the work of acclaimed 19th-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis, Said in Stone (February 14–June 7, 2026).

30 sculptures by Lewis from public and private collections across the United States and abroad have been brought together with a number of additional objects in a range of media, giving visitors an opportunity to learn of Lewis’ mastery of marble and her remarkable, storied life.

[funeralshawls]

happy n8v heritage month here is y’all yearly reminder that black americans r not and never were settlers <3

[kihnindewa]

I finally wrote a response to the deeply repetitive arguments, criticisms, concerns I’ve received all my life when speaking on Black & Native intercommunity issues as a Black Native! But particularly, to the comments section of an article I wrote last year to critique the use of “BIPOC” as defined by a shared experience with colonialism or oppression, and the simple fact that a people cannot share an oppressive experience with another who live half-lives under the former’s governing & gatekeeping.

I wrote on the history of the only consistent clapback™️ my cries for allyship have ever received (the Buffalo Soldiers referenced in the above screenshot), what makes them nonfunctional as a weapon or deflection in this conversation, and the dissociative-like experience of people’s refusal to engage with Afro-Native oppression as a Native American issue because we happen to be Black as well. Here are some excerpts/quotes:

People find it incredibly difficult to understand that I am Black & Native American at the same time, never ceasing in one or the other…the obscene success of an ethnically & culturally blended peoples, “a savage foe combined with lawless Negro brigands”…

Conversation about Black Native Americans isn’t hard because it is inherently complex. It’s made hard by a deliberate erasure of our Nativeness. By the terms of a bizarrely narrow idea of racial identity that’s seemingly cobbled together from the legacy of a one-drop rule & Dawes rolls, we can only be Native or Black. Never both.

There is, perhaps, a moral dilemma for some in acknowledging the capacity for Native American wrongdoing while living in a society built atop our bones & stolen land. Though the Buffalo Soldiers don’t even begin to answer to Afro-Natives’ criticisms, it makes for a satisfying deflection.

Kihnindewa. Buffalo Soldiers & Identity Troubles: Native American History Rewritten (Again), working title because I just can’t settle

For now, this piece is exclusive to my $5.55 Patreon! If you’re looking to learn some Black (& Native) history directly from a Black Native this BHM or to connect & commiserate with another Black NDN (see my tags please 🙂), the support would be deeply appreciated and subscribing also gives you access to all of my poetry & other work. You could also consider tipping me if you’ve benefited from my previous article or other work on this subject, for my pain & suffering if you’re white or nonblack Native, or just to help me out this month.

If I hit a $200 goal (patronage included), I will post this to Medium early! Otherwise, it’ll be free to read & learn from at the end of the month. Funds will go towards bills, dental care, and/or a new tire. I am heartemojie on cashapp + venmo & 13thead on paypal. Pilahuk (thank you)!!

[the-aila-test]

For the test, does Shuri from Black Panther count?

I am going to allow myself to be clumsy with my logic here. Please keep an open heart in the comments/retweets because I definitely want perspective and would like to be corrected.

Black Panther is an interesting gray area because by definition, YES, Wakandas are Indigenous to Wakanda. Wakanda was never colonized and was able to really flourish and grow as a country/region/cultures.

At the same time I also don't want to co-opt anything. Black-Indigenous people do exist, so I don't want to erase that identity. But if I start acknowledging the characters from Black Panther as Indigenous, I don't want it to come across as trying to take away from the black community. This is why I was really relieved when (problematic coding/casting aside) Talokan was Maya because then I could be like "Oh, THIS is for us."

Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I think that's better than not giving it any thought at all. I would really love to hear from Black and Black/Indigenous people on this.

[phulmoon]

🍀 Hi it’s me Kihnindewa, unlocal afro-indigenous spiritualist, tarot reader of 7 years & certified Reiki healer, and I’m finally open to book personal tarot readings & Reiki sessions 💙🧿

🍀 You can find the services I’m currently offering & the link to book with me here in this carrd !

🍀 And here’s some reviews from both personal readings & my patreon pick-a-cards, but u can also see more in my ig highlights 😌

Thank you for your support, I’m so excited to take commissions again & so grateful to be able to call this my job. I’d appreciate reblogs & considering me if you’re looking for spiritual work 💙💙💙

[800-dick-pics]

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!!!🌻🌈💙

cant believe this was me from this year at the 2020 two spirit powwow🌻🌈🌽💜🌅

your favorite two spirit they/them lesbian ⚢🌈🌻💖 hopes all the indigenous ppl are using today to heal and celebrate with themselves and our community (from a distance)

hope everyone else is learning about whos land youre on, giving reparations, and uplifting our voices!!!

speaking of just that reparations thing, give up ya coins for my Black Indigenous self whose in need of reparations!!!

CA: $sleepyhen Venm0: @ sleepyhen

Mvto!

[embodiedfutures]

We finally made it to over 100 free Indigenous Rights social justice resources! Thank you so much for all of your contributions.

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[pinetreesandtea]

Duke, not used to living in a mfing mansion

Helps Alfred with the dishes

Carries coupons on him

Regularly asks Alfred if he needs help with anything

Keeps plastic bags lmao (bags in bags, under the sink)

Attempts to refuse gifts (When given something, he thinks it’s either an early birthday present or an early Christmas present)

“Thanks! My birthday isn’t until 5 months.”

“It’s not a birthday present? Well- I can’t accept this, I feel bad now”

Makes the fried baloney sandwiches ———-Jason absolutely loves it

Alfred is scandalized

When shopping, automatically looks for the cheapest items (MEEE 😭)

OK BUT WHY DO I FEEL LIKE BEFORE THE BATMAN STUFF, HE WAS THE CHURCH DRUMMER

AND IT AINT THE WHITE FOLKS CHURCH, ITS FULL ON BLACK GOSPEL CHURCH

AND HE WOULD GO ALLLLLL OUT

Doesn’t go as often anymore cuz y’know his parents and Superhero stuff

Not sure if he’d still go to cookouts tho

Living in a mansion is cool and all but I feel like he misses his home, the greasy cheap food, walking to school, etc

Used to wear a durag FOR THE WAVESSS but he don’t do it anymore (sorta useless, he got superhero stuff and his cowl/helmet would most likely ruin the waves

Bc of Alfred, he actually enjoys classical music, and in exchange, he shows some old school rap songs to Alfred

Whenever he does randomly hear someone play old school rap, like Gangsters Paradise, The message by Grandmaster flash, sugar hill rap gang, etc, it’s nostalgic to him

When he was younger, his dad would play a bunch of old school rap during car rides

He 10000% WAS ONE OF THE LIL COUSINS DOING CARTWHEELS AND BREAKDANCING WITH EVERYONE CHEERING HIM ON AT COOKOUTS WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER

He got rythme, but is on and off on freestyle

Y’all know like at school when randomly all the black kids just break into a beat and start freestyling, Duke def partakes in them

He isn’t the once to start the beat, but is usually the second or third person to join it

Bc he helps out Alfred a lot, Alfred likes to spoil him with cookies

Master at Mac n cheese

Alfred still doesn’t know how he do it

Little does Alfred know, One of the ingredients for the Mac n Cheese is one of them premade boxed stuffing things 💀😭