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The Story of Richard Oakes Activist

Richard Oakes was an American activist born on May 22, 1942, in Akwesasne, New York. He gained national attention for his passionate advocacy for Native American rights. Oakes was especially recognized for his tireless work on the Mohawk Indian reservation in Akwesasne, where he demanded that the U.S. government provide justice and equal treatment for […]