Illinois lawmakers passed two bills banning discriminatory disability mascots and Native American team names in schools, ...

Democratic State Rep. Maurice West, left, from Rockford filed the Native American imagery bill. Republican state Rep. Bill Hauter, right, from Morton voted against it. The Illinois House has passed ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and imagery. That would include logos, team names and mascots ...

New York town asks Trump to help fight state's law banning Native American school logos Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman defends the Massapequa High School's logo and mascot as the New York ...

For years, Native American students in the Rapid City, South Dakota, school district were more likely to be disciplined and less likely to enroll in advanced courses than their White peers.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts advanced to the Top 24 on "American Idol." Roberts performed "Tennessee Whiskey" and "The Door" during the Showstopper and head-to-head rounds, respectively.

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday to create a “turquoise alert” for when Native Americans go missing in the state. The effort — which had overwhelming support among lawmakers — responds ...

A South Dakota airman accused of killing a Native American woman at Ellsworth Air Force Base has now been charged with first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.

New Mexico Governor Signs Bill to Provide 'Turquoise Alert' When Native Americans Go Missing SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday to create a ...

In doing so, the administration cited a 19th century lawsuit that denied U.S. citizenship to Native Americans. The case is called Elk v. Wilkins. The president’s executive order has been blocked ...

Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg Reporting from Washington ...

Representatives from the native American tribe are asking the public in the county and region to help them document local burial sites near the prison and for them to file Freedom of Information ...