Here’s the kicker: in Potlatch, status wasn’t about what you could pile up in your bank account. It was about what you could give away—or better yet, destroy. Picture this: leaders strutting their stuff by handing out piles of goods, then taking it up a notch—torching blankets, smashing canoes, or chucking heirlooms into the sea. Wasteful? To our greedy little minds, sure. But to them? It was a screaming declaration of abundance: “I’ve got so much, I can burn it and still come out on top.” That’s not just bold—it’s a gut punch to our obsession with ownership.
On April 3, 2025, Savannah Craven Antao was out in Harlem, conducting street interviews for Live Action, a pro-life advocacy group. She was asking passersby about their views on Planned Parenthood and abortion when she crossed paths with Brianna Rivers. What started as a conversation quickly escalated when Rivers, an abortion rights supporter, learned of Antao’s pro-life stance. After a tense exchange, Rivers threw a punch, striking Antao above the eye and causing a deep cut. Antao’s husband, Henry, stepped in, calling 911 as blood streamed down her face.
