Indian Reservation

I just can't seem to let a blog remain empty and since the scavenger hunt is still a ways off...

When I was a kid (I'm showing my age) the United States was going through some pretty turbulent times. Most people know about Vietnam and the Civil Rights efforts of Martin Luther King, but not everyone remembers it was also an era of Indian rights.

With events such as the passage of the Indian Civil Rights act in 1968 and the publication of I Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee in 1970, the Indian rights movement even became a large part of our popular culture.

This reached somewhat of a zenith in 1971 when the American rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders, briefly took off their tri-cornered hats and serenaded the airwaves with Indian Reservation (Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian).

The song took America by storm and for many years was the biggest single ever released on Columbia records.

I wasn't surprised to see a homemade video for the song on YouTube. Nothing on YouTube surprises me.

I'm sure the song doesn't quite resonate today the way it did nearly 36 years ago, but it's still an interesting slice of pop culture and not entirely off topic.



'til people remember

Tom

Introduction

My name is Tom Calhoun. I live in Charlotte and I'm thrilled to be able to take a class at UNCG while on my computer in the Queen City.

I love to read, it's one of my favorite things to do. When I'm not reading, I'm probably writing or sketching something.

I'll probably work more than a few hours on this class typing on a Powerbook in a little corner at the Caribou coffee.


A few years ago, I didn't even like coffee. I blame writing for that.

My friend Marie, aka Blue Ridge Blogger, takes amazing photos of the mountains.

'til next time,

Tom Calhoun

P.S. If the title wasn't enough of a clue, Marie mentions in the comments that I have another blog. I intentionally linked to her very classy photographic blog instead of my weird conglomeration of pop culture madness.

If you are inclined to dip a cyber toe in those waters, Google is a good option and I'm easy to find. Just skip the voiceover Tom and scroll to the adventure Tom.