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Feb 17, 2021 · Learn about Lynn \"Smokey\" Hart, a former rodeo rider and activist who fought for MLK Jr. and Native American Day in South Dakota. Watch a clip of his interview on Dakota Life, a local public television program by SDPB.
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Jul 24, 2021 · Lynn Hart is a Watertown native who became the first South Dakotan inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Hall of Fame. He is also a community activist who helped create Martin Luther King Day and Native American Day in South Dakota.
Sep 2, 2021 · Learn about Lynn \"Smokey\" Hart, a rodeo performer, bull fighter, and rodeo clown who successfully lobbied for Martin Luther King Jr. and Native American Days as state holidays. Hear his story of overcoming racism, embracing his heritage, and becoming a chameleon in America.
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Apr 7, 2020 · Lynn designed the National logo for the Native American Women Warriors. Lynn testified again and was instrumental in the passing of HB1242 Tribal ID bill in South Dakota enacted July 3, 2011 which allowed all Tribal ID’s to be accepted in South Dakota as a legal form of identification.
One person can make a difference. In the case of two holidays in South Dakota, that person is Lynn “Smokey” Hart, who was a professional bullfighter and rodeo clown. He played pivotal roles in both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Native Americans Day being recognized as legal holidays in South Dakota, and thereby gained national attention.
Talking Black History in South Dakota with Lynn "Smokey" Hart. Watch Your Shows Many Ways Click over to tpt.org/shows to watch your favorite TPT productions and PBS shows, anytime and anywhere.
