Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership
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I was 24 years old the first time I visited my tribal lands in Fort Yuma, Arizona. I have always had a strong connection to my heritage and a sense of identity as an American Indian, largely through my mother’s insistence that we do “Indian” things. Beyond the countless Pow Wows we attended over the years, Mom insisted we read books on our culture, and even (without much success) attempted to teach us some of our tribal language. For the record, my failure to grasp even the rudiment of Quechan proves that I do much better with numbers than languages.
Originally published: November 5, 2024
Author: Torence Powell
Position: President
Institution: Napa Valley College
Published by: Diverse Issues in Higher Education