About Why Indians Fought to be White in America

#ancestry #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #dnatest #india #indians #familyhistory #genealogy #vivekramaswamy Over the course of American history, the racial classification of Indians has been complex and ever-evolving. In the early 20th century, a series of legal battles and court rulings attempted to determine the racial status of Indian immigrants. Despite being initially excluded from whiteness, Indians strategically argued their case by invoking theories of Aryan origin and Caucasian identity. The Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind in 1923, however, rejected the notion of Indians as "white" based on a narrow interpretation of common understanding. This decision marked a pivotal moment in shaping the racial classification of Indians in America and had lasting consequences for the Indian American community.Who counts as "white" ? Discover how to leave a meaningful legacy with our "Be a Good Ancestor" course. Learn valuable techniques and insights to preserve and share your family's stories for generations to come. Grab yours now at www.nytonashville.com and embark on a transformative journey of preserving your family's history! SOURCES AND REFERENCES: https://immigrationhistory.org/item/thind-v-united-states​/ https://www.loc.gov/item/usrep261204/ https://bhagatsinghthind.com/product/doctorji-the-life-teachings-and-legacy-of-dr-bhagat-singh-thind/ https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep261/usrep261204/usrep261204.pdf Credit: The Omaha Evening Bee News, January 6, 1932. ----------------- The documentary- series "Finding Lola" is done, but is the journey over? ⚪Support more storytelling and get behind the scenes videos: https://www.patreon.com/NYTN/about 🟢Watch the docu-series "Finding Lola" : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQcox9CjaJWA7QKTYXw9Zn2 ⚪Want to connect? https://www.facebook.com/findinglolafilm/ 🟢Want to know more? www.findinglolafilm.com Grab your own Ancestry DNA test now*! : https://amzn.to/3UxGKJx -------- Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home. My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana. Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born. Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we? *Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!