Why Some Native Americans Have Dark Skin đź–¤
Many Native American tribes, like Blackfoot and Washitaw, have dark skin and features similar to African Americans due to historical connections.

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1.6M views • Jul 23, 2025

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Some Native Americans look like African Americans… because many of them are black.Tribes like the Yamasee, Washitaw, and Blackfoot had dark skin, braided hair, and African features.
Colonial explorers even documented “Black Indians.” And when enslaved Africans escaped, they often found refuge in Native tribes.
Modern DNA evidence shows deep connections between African Americans and Southeastern Indigenous groups.
So no—your grandma’s stories about having “Indian blood”? They weren’t just tales.
This isn’t a theory—it’s buried history finally coming to light.
📚 In this video:
Forgotten Black Native tribes
Historical records of “Black Indians”
African + Indigenous DNA links
How colonization erased both identities
Why this history still matters today
📚 Watch, learn, and question everything.
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💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — did they rewrite the entire American origin story?
This video explores the untold stories of Black Native Americans, diving into American history to understand their heritage. It highlights how escaped enslaved Africans merged with native indians, influencing black history and creating a unique cultural preservation. Learn about the fascinating stories that intertwine african american history with that of indigenous people.
#blackhistory #nativeamerican #history #indigenous
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Colonial explorers even documented “Black Indians.” And when enslaved Africans escaped, they often found refuge in Native tribes.
Modern DNA evidence shows deep connections between African Americans and Southeastern Indigenous groups.
So no—your grandma’s stories about having “Indian blood”? They weren’t just tales.
This isn’t a theory—it’s buried history finally coming to light.
📚 In this video:
Forgotten Black Native tribes
Historical records of “Black Indians”
African + Indigenous DNA links
How colonization erased both identities
Why this history still matters today
📚 Watch, learn, and question everything.
đź”” Subscribe for daily content on erased Black history, African biblical truths, and cultural identity.
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — did they rewrite the entire American origin story?
This video explores the untold stories of Black Native Americans, diving into American history to understand their heritage. It highlights how escaped enslaved Africans merged with native indians, influencing black history and creating a unique cultural preservation. Learn about the fascinating stories that intertwine african american history with that of indigenous people.
#blackhistory #nativeamerican #history #indigenous
Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmydDjS_lZHVWOaPksAUsVw/join
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