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The Story of My Afro-Native Ancestors in Isle of Wight
Note: This is a familial narrative based on documentation, family oral history, and DNA evidence. If you want more detailed research about this lineage, feel free to check out the article I published on Medium. Link: https://medium.com/@AfroYesah/genealogy-of-the-afro-indigenous-families-of-isle-of-wight-virginia-374f63f45d28 To understand why my ancestors were documented as mulatto in Virginia, we must understand the laws during that time. In “An act declaring who shall not

Jala Mįyątipi:wa Simpa
May 129 min read


Ama: Kihú:wa (Land Back!)
A poem of resistance, “Ama: Kihú:wa” translates to “Land Back.” It speaks to the reclamation of Indigenous land, language, and identity. The Kalipona version, titled “Akuyukêtabai Wakaira,” echoes these themes in the context of the Caribbean. Both versions honor ancestral memory and call for the return of what was taken, land, culture, and voice, centering Indigenous sovereignty and survivance.

Jala Mįyątipi:wa Simpa
Sep 13, 20253 min read


Calling Out the Hatekeepers: Who Holds the Authority
This article is about the harms hatekeepers cause on social media to Indigenous people and communities.

Jala Mįyątipi:wa Simpa
Aug 26, 20259 min read

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