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Learn more about the controversial American Indian Rights activist Russell Means and his portrait in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.
- Russell Means - Bob Coronato — Google Arts & Culture
Russell Means. Bob Coronato 2012. Smithsonian's National...
- Russell Means - Bob Coronato — Google Arts & Culture
Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 – October 22, 2012) was an Oglala Lakota activist for the rights of American Indians and all oppressed First Nation Americans, libertarian political activist, actor, musician and writer.
Oct 23, 2012 · As news of his walking on spreads across Indian country, we’ve taken the time to look back at Russell Means ’ storied life. He passed at 4:44 a.m. on October 22 at his home in Porcupine, South Dakota. Means laughed in response to being called the most famous American Indian since Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse by the Los Angeles Times.
Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, Russell Means was Oglala Lakota Sioux. In 1968, he joined the American Indian Movement (AIM), a militant activist organization.
Russell Means. Bob Coronato 2012. Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. Washington, D.C., United States. Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, Russell Means was Oglala Lakota...
Russell Means (born November 10, 1939, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, U.S.—died October 22, 2012, Porcupine, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation) was a Native American rights activist of Oglala Lakota Sioux descent. Means drew national attention to the mistreatment of Native peoples.
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Feb 5, 2019 · Means fought against the violations of Native civil rights and stood for justice, pride and the traditions and cultural heritage of North America’s indigenous people.
