In ‘Standing Strong,’ Native teen takes on pipelines, suicide Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Author Gary Robinson, who is of Choctaw/Cherokee descent, recently saw an opportunity to write a teen novel based on themes that, for some, could be categorized as mundane (the environment) and intense (suicide). But “Standing Strong” follows lead character Rhonda Runningcrane through a journey that is far from boring, although
It’s another first for Hard Rock: ‘Live’ slot machines Arts & Entertainment Community by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 These slot machines at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City look just like those you see on the gaming floor. But there are a couple key differences. Namely, these slots aren’t actually on the gaming floor, but in a locked room without public access. And in order to play
It’s here: Census 2020 invitations arrive March 12 Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Officials have been in overdrive for months to stress the importance of a full and accurate Census 2020 count. The outreach has been underway in earnest for more than a year. Starting March 12, invitations to participate begin to arrive in the mail. Every home should receive an invitation by April
Native American vote likely to have Super Tuesday sway Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 The Democratic primary election kicks into high gear March 3 when 14 states hold primaries, and American Samoa a caucus, on Super Tuesday. There are 1,344 pledged delegates at stake – almost 34% of the nationwide total. (Florida’s presidential preference primary is March 17). Analysts have been keeping an eye on Native American voters in general this
Cheyenne Kippenberger hosts human trafficking training Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 Cheyenne Kippenberger said it’s hard to believe that her one-year reign as the Seminole Tribe’s first Miss Indian World is in its last months. But she’s not one who has much time to sit and reflect these days. Kippenberger constantly travels, attends trainings, organizes events, collaborates with tribes and other groups
Tribe’s renewable energy conference wraps third year Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Indian Country could easily modify the title of Barbara Mandrell’s hit song – “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” to make a point about the importance of renewable and alternative energies. That’s because Indigenous people were sustainable before sustainable was cool. The notion was on full display at the
Trading Posts receive upgrades, more are coming (including new locations) Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 C-stores, or convenience stores, offer a wide range of everyday and specialty items to customers. The stores are an integral part of the gas station experience and vice versa. The sector generates big business. It’s something the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. knows very well – it has two (Trading Posts)
Coacoochee’s journey Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Willie Johns to lead road trip of Wild Cat’s path BRIGHTON — Osceola (Billy Powell) is an undeniably influential leader in Seminole history and one who also became a household name outside the Tribe. But there are many other Seminole leaders that aren’t as commonly thought of by outsiders, but are
Hard Rock builds on momentum of first Super Bowl ad Arts & Entertainment News Sports Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — The Super Bowl took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Feb. 2 in front of more than 65,000 spectators. About 102 million people watched the game on television, too. The viewer numbers include those who watched it on FOX, FOX Deportes (in Spanish) and on live
Native American magazine features two Seminole women Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 28, 2020March 2, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Two members of the Seminole Tribe have landed on the cover of Native Max Magazine. Cheyenne Kippenberger and Tomasina Chupco – who describe themselves as friends and business partners – are featured in the magazine’s February/March 2020 issue titled “Unconquered Native Women.” It’s the first time the magazine, launched in