The speaker introduces himself using his Navajo clans and acknowledges the indigenous lands upon which he stands.

• Mark Charles introduces himself with his Navajo clans, referencing his lineage and cultural identity.
• He acknowledges the Pamunkey, Haudenosaunee, and Piscataway as the original inhabitants of the land he is on.

The speaker critiques the interpretation of 'We the People' in historical U.S. documents and addresses the exclusion of indigenous peoples and other minorities.

• Charles questions the true inclusivity of the phrase 'We the People' in the context of U.S. history and founding documents.
• He asserts that historical evidence and political actions indicate 'We the People' did not originally encompass all individuals, especially not indigenous peoples.

The speaker explains the Doctrine of Discovery and its role in justifying oppression and colonization by European settlers.

• Charles describes the Doctrine of Discovery as a catalyst for colonization, slavery, and the dehumanization of indigenous peoples.
• He critiques the celebration of Columbus Day, viewing it as an endorsement of the doctrine's white supremacist origins.

Historical U.S. documents and legal decisions are dissected to reveal systemic racism and white supremacy.

• The Declaration of Independence's reference to 'merciless Indian savages' is highlighted to illustrate the exclusion of indigenous peoples.
• The Constitution's failure to mention women and its definition of enslaved Africans as three-fifths of a person are emphasized as examples of white male supremacy.

The speaker examines Supreme Court cases that further institutionalize racism and undermine indigenous sovereignty.

• The Johnson vs. McIntosh case is discussed, which established the legal framework for land titles based on the Doctrine of Discovery.
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg's 2005 Supreme Court decision is criticized for continuing to uphold the Doctrine of Discovery and dehumanizing indigenous peoples.

The speaker argues that white supremacy is a bipartisan value ingrained in the nation's foundations, as demonstrated by the 2016 presidential campaign.

• Charles points out that both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's campaign statements indicated an agreement on America's 'greatness', despite its racist and white supremacist past.
• The 2016 election is framed as a choice between explicit and implicit white supremacy rather than a battle between racism and anti-racism.

A call for a national dialogue on race, gender, and class to create a common memory and heal as a community.

• The speaker proposes a Truth and Conciliation Commission to create a common memory and address historical injustices.
• Charles emphasizes the urgency of this dialogue, aiming for it to begin by 2021, to build a real community.