Freebie and the Bean
1974
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Maria Louise Cruz (November 14, 1946 – October 2, 2022), better known as Sacheen Littlefeather, was an American actress and activist for Native American civil rights. After her death, she was accused by family members and journalists of falsely claiming Native American heritage.
Oct 29, 2022 · Last Saturday, less than a month after their sister’s death at age 75, The San Francisco Chronicle published an opinion column by Keeler under the headline, “Sacheen Littlefeather was a...
Nov 5, 2022 · Sacheen Littlefeather famously declined the best actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando at the 1973 Academy Awards. In her speech, she spoke out against Hollywood's treatment of Native...
Oct 24, 2022 · Now, her two sisters are saying she lied — their family is not Native American. Littlefeather, who died earlier this month at age 75, was active in the Native American Bay Area community.
Oct 22, 2022 · Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud. The “Apache” actress and activist wasn’t Native American, say her sisters. And that wasn’t the only thing she lied about. Chronicle illustration ...
Nov 1, 2022 · After a startling op-ed alleged that recently deceased activist Sacheen Littlefeather was a fraud, heated discussions emerged about “policing” Native American heritage.
Oct 24, 2022 · Sacheen Littlefeather gave a speech at the 1973 Academy Awards highlighting the misrepresentation and mistreatment of Native American people by the film industry.
