The Native American Resistance on Alcatraz

Описание: More than 50 years ago, a group of indigenous Americans took control of Alcatraz — an island that belongs to the Ohlone people. That event, known as the Occupation of Alcatraz, was an inflection point for tribes in California and nationwide. In this clip, we explore that history from someone who was part of the occupation and what it meant for native peoples still fighting for freedom today.

Uncomfortable conversations are often the most meaningful conversations. The Bay Area is listening, but are we hearing each other? We continue to have that conversation in our series “Race in America: The Conversation.”

For more, including past full episodes, visit: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/raceinamerica

Stay connected:
Follow us on Twitter:   / nbcbayarea  
Like us on Facebook:   / nbcbayarea  
Follow us on Instagram:   / nbcbayarea  
Follow us on TikTok:   / nbcbayarea  

Catch up on all the day's news:
http://www.nbcbayarea.com

Download our mobile app:
On iOS: http://nbcbay.com/R1BhqYM
On Android: http://nbcbay.com/rUcA97h

Watch us on OTT:
Add our channel on Roku: https://bit.ly/3ySK60j
Download our app on Amazon Fire TV: https://amzn.to/3FmmiEA