A Letter to Indigenous Graduates: Protect Who You Have Always Been
By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: A congratulatory letter to Indigenous graduates from Gyasi RossAbout the Author
Articles by Gyasi Ross
Native Grandmothers Defend Mother Earth: Faith Spotted Eagle Kicks SERIOUS Knowledge About Keystone XL
By Gyasi Ross
What is this fight against the Keystone XL Pipeline really about? Faith Spotted Eagle, a Native American grandmother breaks it down.
Thing About Skins: Indian Country Unites After DNC Election of Tom Perez
By Gyasi Ross
Native American DNC members representing the states of NM, WA, GA, MO, and NE converged on Atlanta to celebrate Tom Perez as the new DNC chair.
Candidates for Democratic National Committee Chair Share Views on Indian Country Issues
By Gyasi Ross
It is no secret that the Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee took a whupping in November. Obviously the 45th President happened and that is tragic enough. However, around the nation, Democrats were largely taken to task for not seeing past their historical strongholds and “firewalls.” That of...
Defund DAPL National Conference Call Feb. 21
By Gyasi Ross
A National Defund DAPL conference call has been set for February 21. Info on defunding the financial backing of the Dakota Access pipeline
Crispus Attucks: A Black and Native Shared Narrative That Changed the World
By Gyasi Ross
The Thing About Skins: Crispus Attucks is about combined Native and black lineages that resisted, suffered and caused a revolution.
What is Former President Obama’s Legacy Within Native Communities? A Complicated Legacy
By Gyasi Ross
The Thing About Skins: Pros and Cons of the Obama Administration. President Obama’s legacy falls someplace in the middle of two extremes.
Divesting From DAPL Part II: Here Are Native-Owned Banks (Why Aren’t You Using Them?)
By Gyasi Ross
While divesting in DAPL, we should be supporting Native American banks. Here is a great list to start.
‘Who’s Your People?’ A Note About Real Indians and Native Identity
By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins contributor Gyasi Ross talks about Native Identity
(Re)Introducing Lily Gladstone: Blackfeet Thespian on Short List For Movie Awards Season
By Gyasi Ross
Native Blackfeet Actress Lily Gladstone is making some serious noise in Hollywood
