Cowboy and Indians....a childhood fooled

Growing up The Lone Ranger was my dads favorite television show. I never gave the thought of how this show depicted Native Americans a second thought. Of course I was very little and playing cowboys and Indians was the norm in most homes I visited. I remember my little brother and I playing and us both wanting to be the hero the cowboy riding the white horse saving the day... It really wasnt until I arrived at HSU and began recognizing the link between out countries horrific history with Native Americans and how they have historically been portrayed by the media. Its no wonder why so many stereotypes have continued to be accepted as the norm. When will be as a nation fed up with the media continueing these stereotypes. When will we decided enough is enough? I wish I knew, but I can say in my home and in my life I am more aware of what I say and what stereotypes I perpetrate against people more than I have ever been.