"You go back and you read your Constitution. You read your Declaration of Independence. And you will see that the only people who could decide these freedoms were white males who owned property, and all the rest of us were excluded."
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John Trudell was a powerful voice for Native American rights, born on February 15, 1946, on the Santee Sioux Reservation in Nebraska. An activist, poet, and musician, Trudell became a prominent figure in the American Indian Movement during the 1970s, using his art to advocate for indigenous sovereignty and social justice. His poignant spoken-word poetry and music reflected the struggles and resilience of Native peoples, leaving a profound legacy that continues to inspire activism and cultural pride today. His life’s work remains a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance.
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"When one lives in a society where people can no longer rely on the institutions to tell them the truth, the truth must come from culture and art."
John Trudell"We cannot change the political system, we cannot change the economic system, we cannot change the social system, until the people control the land, and then we take it out of the hands of that sick minority that chooses to pervert the meaning and the intention of humanity."
John Trudell