The document discusses a violent incident between a Native American boy named Bert and a white boy at a school in Oklahoma. The incident highlights the ongoing mistreatment and discrimination faced by Native Americans. The document also mentions efforts by LaDonna Harris to advocate for Native American rights and independence. Additionally, a conversation between two women, Martha and Candy, reveals their personal struggles and emotions related to loss and relationships.

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Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope

Identifier:
CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope
Date Created:
1967-01-01
EDTF:
1967-01-01
Creator:
Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Fred R. Harris Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
Description:
The document discusses a violent incident between a Native American boy named Bert and a white boy at a school in Oklahoma. The incident highlights the ongoing mistreatment and discrimination faced by Native Americans. The document also mentions efforts by LaDonna Harris to advocate for Native American rights and independence. Additionally, a conversation between two women, Martha and Candy, reveals their personal struggles and emotions related to loss and relationships.
Names:
Comanche Nation
Topic:
Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
Congress:
90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
7 Pages