American Indian Movement co-founder Clyde Bellecourt, 'Neegonnwayweedun,' dies at 85
Clyde Bellecourt, leader in the Red Power movement for Native American civil rights, died Tuesday at his home in Minneapolis. He was 85.
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Clyde Bellecourt, leader in the Red Power movement for Native American civil rights, died Tuesday at his home in Minneapolis. He was 85.
Clyde Bellecourt, one of the most influential leaders in the Red Power movement and fight for Native American civil rights, died Tuesday at his home in Minneapolis. He was 85.
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