On Being an Immigrant, Emigrant, and a Native American
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My story is valid as an exemplar, and I’m pale-skinned — DEI? Where?
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I’m also a woman: caveat defined. And, no, I do not believe that men and women are ‘equal.’
I am a Native American, to some degree. I could work through my lineage, but it’s not the strongest part of my heritage. That said, my question remains: How many generations of American Soil birth before we are able to choose ‘Native American’? And, if I have a drop defined by a DNA test, does that qualify me for Native American benefits? Yes or no. Thank you, in advance — knowing it’ll likely be answered in 100 more years.
But, I come from an immigrant family who have emigrated all over the place. I’m Russian and German. Is that okay to say? I’m asking because it seems to be a major controversy to some.
