Cherokee's girls basketball team won its conference tournament last weekend, but leaders say the celebration was tainted by inappropriate actions from members of the opposing fan base. The Lady Braves ...

according to Principal Chief Michell Hicks. “This was not just frustration over a loss, this was adults, including educators, choosing to direct their anger toward Cherokee student-athletes ...

Another month has passed with no foresable movement on legislation that would provide full federal legitacy to the Lumbee ...

That, combined with comments made on social media about the team, caused a reaction from Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks. He wrote the following statement to News 13 ...

Michell Hicks is principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. “Our student-athletes should never have to question whether they will be treated with respect when they step onto the ...