My grandmother use to claim Cherokee and I'm pretty sure I'm OLDER than you. My grandmother also had "good hair" and high cheekbones and also claimed we were related to Eartha Kitt. HAHAHAHA [[My grandmother lived in Columbia, SC but was born in St. Matthews) It's still part of the family lore among my cousins.

I just think it's funny that the tribe many Blacks claim is usually Cherokee. You rarely hear another tribe mentioned.

There are several recognized tribes in NC but I don't think Cherokee is on the list but hey....we're all mixed with something so ya never know Tonto.