Russell Means

(1939-2012)

Oglala Sioux activist for the rights of Native American people

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Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 – October 22, 2012) was an Oglala Lakota activist for the rights of Native Americans, libertarian political activist, actor, writer and musician. He became a prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) after joining the organization in 1968 and helped organize notable events that attracted national and international media coverage.

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Born	Russell Means 10 November 1939 Pine Ridge, South Dakota, USA
Died	22 October 2012 (aged 72) Porcupine, South Dakota, USA
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Gloria Means - · American · m. ???? info edit

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Pearl Daniel Means - · American · m. 1999 info edit

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Scott Sinquah info 1st child with Gloria Means Male b. 17 Jun 1966 · Age: 59 · 1966- · Celebrity Baby

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Nataanii Nez info 2nd child with Gloria Means Male b. 8 Jan 1991 · Age: 34 · 1991- · Celebrity Baby

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Leonard Peltier · Associate · 1944- · Native American activist edit info

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Hugo Chávez · Associate · 1954-2013 · Venezuelan President edit info

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William S. Tribell · Associate · 1977- · American poet edit info

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