Angela hudson, an associate and soon to be full professor at texas a m university, an expert in American Indian history, representations of American Indian and popculture as well as intersection of American Indian and africanamerican lives. She received her phd from yale held fellowships at the American Philosophical Society and the rare book and manuscript library, among others. Her first book was called indian settlers and slaves and the making of the american south. Her most recent book is, real native genius how an exslave and a white mormon became famous indians. It was just published from the university of North Carolina press. She is a dear friend and occasional mentor to me. I will dispense with any embarrassing stories and say it is an honor and pleasure to welcome her here today. [applause] thank you for that introduction. Thank you for coming this morning. I will tell you a story today about real native genius. Two of them actually. Like most stories it is unbelievable and h