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Crusade for Equality: Choc Wilkes Fighting for Native American Rights in Society

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0006

Dates

  • January 22, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

H.E. "Choc" Wilkes, a former athlete and part Indian, is leading a crusade to improve the portrayal of Native Americans in American society. He is fighting against negative stereotypes and propaganda in movies that depict Native Americans as criminals. Wilkes believes that this negative portrayal is affecting the employment opportunities and livelihood of Native Americans. He is urging for a change in the public perception of Native Americans and for them to be treated as proud American citizens.

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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