If I can do one hundredth part for the Indian that Mrs. Stowe did for the Negro, I will be thankful.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If I could write a story that would do for the Indian one-hundredth part what 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' did for the Negro, I would be thankful the rest of my life.
You've got to appreciate the things that come from the art of the Negro and from the heart of the man farthest down.
I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.
What white woman, however lonely, was ever captive or insulted by me? Yet they say I am a bad Indian.
It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans.
The history of the white man in India really jumped up and bit me in the neck.
I had a huge Indian wedding, and I did it for my wife, and I did it for my white friends.
I'd be happy if people said that I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music.
The Indian story has never been written. Maybe I am the man to do it.
It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.