The country-music star is trying to revive her childhood home in Oklahoma with a restaurant, concert stage and lots of Reba memorabilia.
Category: Native Americans
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An Oklahoma Town’s Rescue Plan Has a Big Name: Reba McEntire
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Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
The New York Times – Sports:Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
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How an Indigenous Architect Came Out of His Shell
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Chris Cornelius imparts the lessons of his Oneida heritage in the classroom and other territories.
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Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units
The New York Times – Business:Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
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Delbert Anderson’s Mission: Putting ‘Native Sound Back Into Jazz’
The New York Times – Music:The trumpeter’s trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous artists.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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As Kansas City Chiefs Return to Super Bowl, So Too Will Tomahawk Chop
The New York Times – Sports:The tomahawk chop has long been a feature of Chiefs games, but it has come under increased criticism from Native Americans.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
The New York Times – Travel:Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie Broke Boundaries in Folk. A Documentary Tells Her Story.
The New York Times – Music:She brought attention to Indigenous issues in her music, and was the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar. “Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On” makes the case for her continued importance.
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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide
The New York Times – Business:The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.