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College Apologizes After Native American Students' Visit Is Sidelined By Police

During a student tour of Colorado State University, a parent said they made her nervous, and police removed them from the group. Their mother says it's because of their appearance.

The brothers' Facebook pages are littered with jokes and jabs with their friends. They also post photos of their dog and their mom. They're described as quiet and thoughtful — except when they're rocking in their metal band, Snot Goblin.

In other words, they're American teenagers.

But Thomas Kanewakeron Gray, 19, and Skanahwati Lloyd Gray, 17, are also Native American — and their mother says their appearance was the reason police were called to question the pair

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