Native American characters can be seen in video games like "Turok - Dinosaur Hunter," "Mortal Kombat" and "Gun." Comic books also feature a large cast of Native characters dressed in the stereotypical feathers, leathers and war paint. Do you take pride when you come across a Native character in popular culture even though it does not look like a person from your tribe? Do Native Americans perpetuate the mythical Native character they claim to despise? Guests include Michael Sheyahshe (Caddo) Author of Native Americans in Comic BooksAbout NAC
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Man, it was great hearing about your research, your book, and your thoughts on Native folks in comics! Will be on the look out for it.
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