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A Journey To Freedom: Richard Oakes, Alcatraz, And The Red Power Movement (The Henry Roe Cloud Series On American Indians And Mo
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The First Booklength Biography Of Richard Oakes, A Red Power Activist Of The 1960S Who Was A Leader In The Alcatraz Takeover And The Indigenous Rights Movementa Powerful Contribution To Our Understanding Of Native American Sovereignty, Community, Human Rights, And Identity.Sarah Eppler Janda, American Historical ReviewThe Nonfiction Complement To Tommy Oranges Bestselling Novel There There. . . . An Exemplary Work That Recovers An Important Period In Modern California History And Casts It In A New, Richer Light.Randall A. Lake, California Historya Revealing Portrait Of Richard Oakes, The Brilliant, Charismatic Native American Leader Who Was Instrumental In The Takeovers Of Alcatraz, Fort Lawton, And Pit River And Whose Assassination In 1972 Galvanized The Trail Of Broken Treaties March On Washington, D.C. The Life Of This Pivotal Akwesasne Mohawk Activist Is Explored In An Important New Biography Based On Extensive Archival Research And Interviews With Key Activists And Family Members.Historian Kent Blansett Offers A Transformative And New Perspective On The Red Power Movement Of The Turbulent 1960S And The Dynamic Figure Who Helped To Organize And Champion It, Telling The Full Story Of Oakess Life, His Fight For Native American Selfdetermination, And His Tragic, Untimely Death. This Invaluable History Chronicles The Midtwentiethcentury Rise Of Intertribalism, Indian Cities, And A National Political Awakening That Continues To Shape Indigenous Politics And Activism To This Day.
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- Q: What is 'A Journey to Freedom' about? A: 'A Journey to Freedom' is a biography of Richard Oakes, a prominent Native American activist who played a key role in the Alcatraz takeover and the Indigenous rights movement during the 1960s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kent Blansett, a historian with a focus on Native American history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 408 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'A Journey to Freedom' published? A: 'A Journey to Freedom' was published on September 25, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students studying Native American history? A: Yes, this book provides an in-depth look at the Red Power movement and is suitable for students and anyone interested in Native American history.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of Native American sovereignty, self-determination, and the impact of activism on Indigenous rights.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or personal accounts? A: Yes, it includes extensive archival research and interviews with key activists and family members of Richard Oakes.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Richard Oakes's life, his contributions to Native American activism, and the historical context of the Red Power movement.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements for this book? A: Yes, the book has been praised by reviewers, including Sarah Eppler Janda from the American Historical Review, for its powerful contribution to understanding Native American history.