President Mike Fitts and Dean Ira Solomon 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 July 15, 2020 *After reviewing this letter and further researching the history behind the paintings and the artists, Tulane University has agreed to removing the…

In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a, now notorious, study known as The Stanford Prison Experiment. Zimbardo converted the basement of the Stanford University psychology building into a mock prison and commissioned 24 students to participate in the project. Half…

By Doris Tinsley Dear 116th Congress, I am here calling on you to look to Native America’s newest congresswomen, Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and Deborah Haaland(Laguna Pueblo), as I ask for your help. Indian Country is not only placing the responsibility…

Dear President Barack Obama, For the first time in 239 years of United States history, a President and First Lady visited a tribal reservation together. This was on June 13, 2014, where alongside First Lady Michelle Obama, you spoke to…

By Leo John Bird Dear Provost Etchemendy and President Hennessy: I am so tired and sad. Weeks have gone by since the faculty senate’s decision to reaffirm Stanford’s commitment to Indigenous community, identity, dignity and space. Decades have gone by…

Growing up, everyone has an idol, role model, or superhero. For most of my life, that person had been my Grandma Joyce. She inspired me; instilled my love of politics and public service; and imparted advice, wisdom and life skills.…

December 15th, 2015 Dear Naomi, I want you to know that you are not an Indian. You are something so much more refined and profound than Indian. My dear, you are Cherokee. Tsalagi. Keetoowah. One of the Real and Principle…

By Kirsten Shaw Dear Class of 2015, I’m not an angry person normally but I would like to bring attention to lunch today! I’m Native American from my mom’s side and today I saw a prom asking that far crossed…