Did you know that there are towns in the United States with the one purpose of selling alcohol to, and killing Native Americans. White Clay Nebraska is one of these towns. The population is around 14 people and they sell $4 million worth of beer a year to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The town has nothing but liquor shops.
There are many racist and ignorant stereotypes that surround the Native American population in the town that I grew up in (Rapid City, South Dakota). The term "Lazy drunk Indian" is a phrase that you hear on a daily basis. It is important to remember that the term is applied to any homeless or drunk person regardless of their race. A story about the racism back home.
I am not really sure what can be done about the alcohol problems and the race problems associated with both. My response was to create this poster to help make the point and raise awareness about Alcoholism and towns like White Clay Nebraska.
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