HALIFAX, NC — Marty Richardson descended into the wooded grove, weaving through a crowd of onlookers attending a local America 250 celebration. When Richardson began to speak, the crowd went silent.

Editor’s Note: This article is part of Native News Online’s America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land initiative. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Americans are reflecting ...

Editor’s Note: This article is part of Native News Online’s America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land initiative. As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, it is important to ...

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Speakers stressed the need to play a bigger role in land stewardship and driving social change. Lively discussions on land use and finding ways to insert Hawaiians and cultural practices into public ...