One of the greatest comebacks in NCAA basketball history was led last night by Kelvin Sampson, a member of the Lumbee, an Indigenous and Black North Carolina tribe. His father helped fight off the Klan in the Battle of Hayes Pond. He’s the first Native coach to ever go to Final Four. DEI, baby! ✊🏽 - ThreadSky

nhannahjones.bsky.social • 2 days ago

One of the greatest comebacks in NCAA basketball history was led last night by Kelvin Sampson, a member of the Lumbee, an Indigenous and Black North Carolina tribe. His father helped fight off the Klan in the Battle of Hayes Pond. He’s the first Native coach to ever go to Final Four. DEI, baby! ✊🏽

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john-b-des-moines.bsky.social•2 days ago

It was a fantastic game. From the first time I watched them this season I said that if someone is going to stop Houston, I don't know who it will be.

ricoloco404.bsky.social•2 days ago

Against Duke if all teams. I think this is a sign from the Universe of things to come

barbarawms.bsky.social•2 days ago

👊🏽❤️‍🩹

jrolle.bsky.social•2 days ago

Additionally sweet that it was against Duke

draye.bsky.social•2 days ago

@eugene.defeatmaga.com @oldparatrp.bsky.social

oldparatrp.bsky.social•2 days ago

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/north-carolinas-lumbee-tribe-gets-trumps-endorsement-for-federal-recognition
Things have changed over the years. Lumbee has become hard evangelicals & supported trump for federal recognition.

yourinnermonologue.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm from NC I remember this...I was wondering if I should share it or not....

oldparatrp.bsky.social•2 days ago

I’ve worked with Lumbees & live near Lumberton.
It’s trump county for sure.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/01/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-directs-administration-to-advance-lumbee-tribe-recognition/

yourinnermonologue.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh I used to live near Cherokee, my mom worked there and it was....I heard they finally took their confederate flag down in 2019 so idk if it still is. The results after this past election showed Native Americans about 60% for trump again 😩

draye.bsky.social•2 days ago

Was this just in NC? Bc nationwide our Indigenous bros and sisters went with Harris

https://www.firstnations.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/First-Nations-NA-and-the-2024-Election-11_27_24.pdf

seamiracles.bsky.social•2 days ago

Evangelicals have colonized indigenous communities in the Amazon too (and elsewhere since the 1970s). They are a scourge on this planet.

draye.bsky.social•2 days ago

*White evangelicalism can be found all over the continent of Africa as well. Where you find it you will also find hatred for the “others”

oldparatrp.bsky.social•2 days ago

💯more blood & treasure has been spilled in the name of religion than any other cause.
The longest, most successful Psyop campaign against humanity.

qazman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Indigenous black tribe? Tell me more

un5toppabl0.bsky.social•2 days ago

🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

junipersbird.bsky.social•2 days ago

And yet...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/27/native-american-lumbee-in-north-carolina-are-supporting-donald-trump-2024-election/73976271007/

qazman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well they aren’t native Americans but anyway

iamapatriot.bsky.social•2 days ago

Cougars were like a pack of yellow jackets

nhannahjones.bsky.social•2 days ago

“We're a non-federally recognized Native American tribe in southeastern North Carolina that's fought prejudice and racism our entire lives.” In 2025 America this is a woke story that must be banished instead of a story of diversity and resilience that is acknowledged and celebrated.

1974ideas.bsky.social•2 days ago

I think we’ve finally reached the point where millions of Americans are getting concerned enough to demand their Republican representatives start working for their constituents or resign.

I'd be interested in your ideas of the 25th amendment.

pittforbrains.bsky.social•2 days ago

Nah, just a bunch of Trump voters who are pissed off that his policies are hurting his voters, instead of the people they hoped he would hurt. Once Trump and team focuses back on the racism, these protesters will disappear.

1974ideas.bsky.social•2 days ago

I believe our smart attorneys can find creative ways to remove Vance and everyone on Trump’s team.

I’m hoping this coming week will enrage Americans enough to force their congressional representatives to act or resign, giving control back to Jeffries and Schumer.

I’m very optimistic.

marikoj.bsky.social•2 days ago

1. I don’t follow sports very much.
2. GonzagaU is an hour away so most folks nearby are heavily invested in their success; I don’t pay much attention.
3. Cheering loudly for the folks representing a non-federally recognized tribe. 🥳👏

ipm.bsky.social•2 days ago

While not a U.S. citizen, this is still a great injustice!
On the Duke side, you have Khaman Maluach, a S.Sudanese player. Marco Rubio announced yesterday that he will revoke all visas from Sudan. Khaman is expected to be drafted by the NBA. If he isn’t deported by little Marco and Trump!