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
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository