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Black Creeks Demand Citizenship Rights | Tulsa News
A year after the Muscogee Creek Nation Supreme Court ruled that Black Creek descendants are entitled to citizenship under a 1866 treaty, a new federal lawsuit is forcing tribal leaders to honor that decision—charging them with ignoring the ruling and blocking citizenship for over 100,000 descendants. Advocates like Rhonda Grayson say winning in court feels hollow if rights aren’t realized, stressing that citizenship must mean real access to voting, healthcare, education, and more. The lawsuit demands enforcement, reigniting a decades-long fight for justice and recognition. Listen in…
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