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In high school I dated a white woman. She would come to visit me o

In high school I dated a white woman. She would come to visit me on the rez. And her dad, who was very racist, didnt like that at all. And he told her one time, You shouldnt go on the rez if youre white because Indians have a lot of anger in their heart. – Sherman Alexie

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I dont have to participate in another cultures ceremonies in order to respect that culture. – Sherman Alexie

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My wife was the first romantic partner who understood both American and native parts of me – not so much the positive stuff, but the damage. – Sherman Alexie

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