My research will be about how the characters in There, There by Tommy Orange portray, the survival and American Dream of Urban Natives. This topic is important because There, There shows a representation of Natives who reside in cities like Oakland, California. Many Natives reside in urban areas around the United States, hinting at a …
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John Bate’s American Dream
When thinking about the American Dream of Native peoples, and my own, I cannot start without remembering the dreams of my ancestors. In those dreams lay a direct story in which resilience is nurtured and determination thrives to carry on our traditions. I would be remiss not to include these stories, for I am the …
Dr. Henderson’s Dream
While millions of Americans search for ways to bring their American Dream to fruition, some forget the people who paved the path for them to thrive. When I came to the University of Oklahoma, I came in recognizing the many others who came before me and paved the way for my education. Dr. George Henderson, …
Speaking the Dream
A few years ago in 2022, I spoke about my experiences with being poor, having low wages, and food insecurity at the March on Washington Poor People’s Campaign in DC with my mother. This is the transcribed version of my speech. I wanted to include it in this blog because it is a time I …
Looking at “Richard Cory”
“Richard Cory,” a poem by Edwin Arlington Robinson in 1897, is about a local, wealthy man in New England who is idolized by many. He carried himself well, which attracted many people around him, as well as his quiet and modest charm. People idolized him because of his wealth, and people around him strived to …
There, There, The American Dream is Not for Us
There, There by Tommy Orange, is a book about the stories of multiple Cheyenne characters residing in Oakland, Oklahoma: Opal, Dene, Tony, Jacquie, Edwin, Calvin, Orvil, Octavio, and Daniel. These characters’ stories, unbeknownst to them, are all interconnected by the upcoming Oakland powwow they all prepare to attend. However, it is important to note that …
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Nex Benedict’s Dream
Say Their Name. Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old Oklahoman was murdered, from a beating they endured in a girls’ bathroom at Owasso, Oklahoma. Nex Benedict identified as non-binary, using the pronouns They/Them/Theirs and He/Him/His. This act of murder is a result of Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation, enacted by many state government legislators and school board members. This has …