Johnny Depp plays a new Tonto, raises debate among Native Americans
SEATTLE — Gyasi Ross grew up decades after the “Lone Ranger” aired on TV, but his friends would still call him “Tonto” when they teased him.“Everybody understands who Tonto is, even if we hadn’t seen...
View ArticleNew Tonto but familiar feelings for Native Americans
SEATTLE — Gyasi Ross grew up decades after the “Lone Ranger” aired on TV, but his friends would still call him “Tonto” when they teased him.“Everybody understands who Tonto is, even if we hadn’t seen...
View ArticleNavajo Nation president blocks junk food tax
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation president has vetoed a proposal to impose an additional tax on chips, cookies and sweetened beverages on the country's largest reservation, but the legislation...
View ArticleNavajo leader, mayor to meet on killings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mayor Richard Berry will meet with top Navajo officials on Thursday about the killing of two homeless Native Americans who were found beaten beyond recognition in a vacant lot,...
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