The Freedmen Files

Episode 24 My Letter to the Chief


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Two weeks ago a major ruling came from the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Creek Freedmen descendants, declaring that they are Creek citizens. This has energized many in the community of Choctaw Nation descendants, and many have responded by writing letters to Chief Batton, and asking him about the open letter that he wrote several years ago, stating that he was willing to explore the possibility of Choctaw Freedmen citizenship. I also penned a letter to Chief Batton and am sharing here with you on this podcast.

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The Freedmen FilesBy Angela Y. Walton-Raji