1. LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America Date: 1971-08-14 Creator: Harris, LaDonna Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Navajo Indians Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Immigrants--Legal status Congress: 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, a half Comanche, half Irish woman, is fighting for the rights of American Indians, particularly urban Indians who face discrimination and poverty. She believes in educating the public about Indian culture and history, and is working to raise funds and promote reforms for the Indian community. She emphasizes the need for solidarity among Indians, despite being often misunderstood by the general public."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America")