Cherokees
2007 March 4
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Members of the Cherokee Nation of native Americans have voted to revoke tribal citizenship for descendants of black slaves the Cherokees once owned.
A total of 76.6% voted to amend the tribal constitution to limit citizenship to “blood” tribe members.
Members can obtain government benefits and tribal services including housing and medical support.
Slaves were held by a number of native American tribes and were freed after the Civil War in 1866.
