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its so fucked that not only did they erase our languages and beat and kill our people for using them but they stole the words of important tribes and important people and used them for the military and for trees and for food and for summer camps. average native american name is seen by non ntvs as a joke or something to use or consume, not a human being
i like that ppl r thinking abt town names and things thats very good to be aware of but just to be clear this is actually specifically about other things actually, the things everyone but those looking up their nation forget about
sequoyah was the man who created the tsalagi syllabary before it was ever a tree
if i try to look for apparel or crafts to show off my chickasaw pride, i get results for chickasaw plums which is just a specific species of plum before i get results about human beings
others have mentioned if they google their nations name they get boot companies before their nations website!
theres a tweet that still haunts me that was about a Quirky Quasi American Restaurant in europe or somewhere that was being funny by being cowboy themed and their steaks were named after native american nations. even outside the usa we are nothing but literal dead meat for others consumption
"blackhawk" "apache" - fuck theres a whole wikipedia page for the way weve had our names used for weapons used to colonize and kill us and others!
yes talk about town and location names but you need to look farther than that. it gets so much worse, i promise
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I think the most charitable interpretation of this is that people connect to characters that are like them, and that the experiences of Blackness is so alien to them that the White characters are the only ones that White people connect with. Combine that with the fact that Tumblr is so White as a platform, and you get this issue.
Itβs still bad and racist, but it is understandable. People should still do better though. (Iβm not trying to justify, Iβm trying to come up with an explanation)
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here's a secret: whatever you're doing, you have to root for your peers with all your heart because it forces you to root for yourself too. I've seen people in various spheres of my life (workplaces, education, art, activism) fall into the trap of envy and resentment when they see others succeed while they struggle, and it always always goes hand in hand with them pulling back and giving up and stagnating.
when you let yourself get sour grapes about shit, you tacitly give up on yourself. when you sit around hoping other people will flop and fail so you can catch up to them, you stop trying. it's a fantasy of mediocrity, the vain wish that other people would walk so you could take the gold medal at a jog. wouldn't you rather come last place at 27mph?
Me talking about my own OC as if I wasn't the one who made all this up: I love how "Ari" sees themself, how they're nothing, a blank canvas just waiting to be painted over, how they have no sense of self or identity. And I love how they see their victims as nothing more then masks they can wear, they're not people to them, just lives for them to take and throw away when they get bored.
some lore stuff under the cut π
[redacted] was the daughter of a humble family of tailors, [redacted] was their pride and joy, raised to one day take over the family business as her whole life was set up before her, she was known as their dear little flower with a smile that could light up any room.
Missing since age four the family asks you to please contact them if you know anything about where their little girl could have gone.
Tobin was the son of the loving family of blacksmiths, he was well loved and had a little sister on the way. He loved exploring the nearby forest and sweets, he was always a bright young boy who had his whole future ahead of him.
Missing at an unknown age, the family is heartbroken to find out they have been raising the murderer of their own child for years, the fake child has not been found since they ran away.
Cassandra was the daughter of a local baker, she and her dad were known for their amazing bread, well loved in the community. She was a sweet young girl that loved the bakery with all her heart.
Missing age 12, her remains were found a year later, after the one pretending to be her disappeared a few days earlier.
Will was the child of a loving family of fisherman, they always dreamed of being a singer, and would sing in the town square everyday.
Missing since unknown age, believed to be dead. The one who took their place in life and most likely their killer is now dubbed the Changeling, if anyone you know is acting strange or different please contact your local authority.
Dov was a loving son and brother who helped out at his family's inn, known for his calming ways and his kindness, well loved by all.
Missing at age 15 or 16, the Changeling fooled everyone for a year or two, they are once again on the move, stay safe out there.
Jezebel was an oldest daughter to a poor family, but what they didn't have in money they made up with their love and care for each other. She was known for taking on odd jobs here and there to help her family out, anyone could tell she cared for them deeply.
Missing at believed age 17, most likely dead but body was never found. Another victim of the Changeling.
Charles was a loving son and boyfriend, maybe a little harsh on those less fortunate than he is, but him and his girlfriend was set to move in together soon, so it was odd when they broke up not long afterwards.
Missing at age 21, believed to be another Changeling victim.
Allison was a noble set to marry the love of their life in three years, true love was found and all will be right for the two lovebirds. So why did they leave their true love at the altar?
Missing at age 23, remains were found believed to be theirs. Main suspect: The Changeling.
Dorothea was a feared pirate, with a giant crew she called her own, she put the fear in everyone who crossed paths with her. She was well respected by all who worked for her, well and truly loved by them all.
Missing unknown, but remains were found suspected to be hers. The Changeling was already gone before the boat could be found.
Alexander was a loving husband and a father, he worked as a guard, he was respected by his coworkers and was known for his hard work. So it was a shock when he disappeared one day.
Missing at age 27, no body was ever found, but the Kingdom of Aldaria will stop at nothing to end this terror once and for all. The Changeling will be stopped.
Ari is a sweet woman- oops they don't go by that anymore, theyβre now above the ideas of gender. Ari worked as an adventurer, but always dreamed of running a farm, so when Mistria was looking for an adventurer to help them and was offering a farm it was too good to pass up.
Missing- Missing? Silly they aren't missing, they're right there in town helping and doing their job.
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