Here are some Unsung Heroes who are #MixedNativeAmerican: Regina M. Anderson (1901-1993) was an #American playwright/librarian. She was of #NativeAmerican #EastIndian #Swedish & other #European ancestry (including a grandparent who was a Confederate general); another grandparent was #African, born in Madagascar. She was also #Jewish. Despite identifying as āAmerican", she was perceived as #Black. She applied for a position in the New York Public Library system (NYPL) & a few days later, she was called to return to ādiscuss her answersā. They asked her race & she simply said āAmericanā, she was told āYouāre not an American. Youāre not #White.ā She became a key member of the #HarlemRenaissance. She was the first #AfricanAmerican supervising librarian in NYPL history. AndrĆ© 3000 (born May 27, 1975) is an #American rapper, singer/songwriter, actor, producer, dancer & philanthropist. He is known for being a part of southern hip hop duo @outkast. Billboard & Showbiz Cheatsheet listed him as one of the top 10 rappers of all time. āI only own one piece of jewelry & thatās a Native American beaded necklace that I wear all the time. I bought it years ago because my family is part Native American & part African.ā Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001) was an #American singer, actress, dancer & model. Shes credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop & hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" & "Queen of Urban Pop.ā She was African-American & Native American. Her grandmother had #Oneida heritage. She was killed in a plane crash at only 23. RIP. Derya ArbaÅ (1968-2003) was a #TurkishAmerican actress. Her mother was #Turkish beauty queen/actress Zerrin ArbaÅ & her father Dehl Berti, was an actor & #ChiricahuaApache. Her grandfather was a renowned artist of #Circassian descent. She starred in 7 movies & was a member of the Screen Actors Guild. She died from a heart attack at age 35. RIP. Hayley Atwell (born 5 April 1982) is an #EnglishAmerican actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger & the series Agent Carter. Shes #White (#British & #Irish) & Native American. Her father is a Shaman. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJk-otFd-V/?igshid=5qcwtxz6oswu
