History is being made this very moment. Poverty and unemployment are still prominent on many reservations. In many states, racism is almost as bad today as it was over a hundred years ago. If you think you know what racism is by living in Los Angeles, think again. Try taking a walk into a bar in a small town in Montana or South Dakota.
Life can turn unpleasant very quickly.
Also, the myth that all citizens are equal in a court of law quickly vanishes if we look at the legal proceedings that take place daily in several states. On average, American Indians accused crimes against white people are convicted much more often than whites accused of crimes against Indians. Furthermore, once convicted, Native Americans often get much longer sentences than those given to whites who have committed the same type of crime. In my own experience, I have seen how the law works when Native Americans are involved. A friend of mine was convicted of manslaughter during a trial in which the outcome had already been decided before the case even began.