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Richard Oakes Led the Alcatraz Occupation — And Was Killed in His Prime

Fifth & Mission

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Explore the iconic Alcatraz Island occupation led by Richard Oaks in the 1960s, as a symbol of Native sovereignty and resistance against the U.S. government. Learn about Oaks' role in the indigenous rights movement and the beginning of the investigation into his murder case.

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