Racism is Expensive

Racism is Expensive

From LANDBACK For The People by NDN Collective

February 27, 2026 · 54 min · Season 4 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a federal lawsuit ruling against the Grand Gateway hotel, highlighting the costs of racism in society.

It takes all of us to organize against racism in our communities. In this episode, Nick sits down with Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle and Wizipan Little Elk Garriott to discuss the ruling in the federal lawsuit trial against the owners of the Grand Gateway hotel. After years of advocacy, racism was on trial and on full display in the courtroom. The verdict? Racism is expensive.  SUPPORT OUR WORK: Help us continue this vital truth-telling media work, donate to NDN Collective's For the People. 💌 Campaign: https://ndnforthepeople.org FOLLOW THE PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/landbackforthepeople   https://www.tiktok.com/@landbackforthepeople SUBSCRIBE AND CATCH UP ON THE LATEST EPISODES:  ▶️ YouTube: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPyt   ▶️ Spotify: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPs   ▶️ Apple Podcast: https://ndnco.cc/LPFTPa   ▶️ Audible: https://ndnco.cc/LBFTPad     EPISODE CREDITS: Featuring: Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle and Wizipan Little Elk Garriott Host: Nick Tilsen Producer: Willi White Music: Mato Wayuhi Editor: Willi White Digital Engagement: Angie Solloa PRESS & MEDIA: press@ndncollective.org  FOLLOW NDN COLLECTIVE: https://ndncollective.org&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Tilsen

Guests: Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle, Wizipan Little Elk Garriott

Topics covered

  • racism
  • advocacy
  • community organizing
  • legal ruling
  • social justice

Keywords

  • racism
  • lawsuit
  • advocacy
  • community
  • social justice
  • Grand Gateway hotel
  • NDN Collective

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NDN Collective

Places: Grand Gateway hotel

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