A Short History Lesson for Matt Lauer and His Audience


Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

October 1, 2012

A while ago someone asked me if we should ask for an apology from Matt Lauer for his Indian-giver slight that occurred during one of his programs covering the Olympics. I don’t think of it as a slight of racism....read more

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

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