FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 28 - The Untold Story

Activist Sacheen Littlefeather who famously declined Marlon Brando's Oscar has died

The actor was the first Native American woman to step onto the Academy Awards stage when she delivered Brando's statement

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, Actor Who Declined Brando Oscar, Dies

Sacheen Littlefeather, the actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75. Littlefeather's niece, Calina Lawrence, confirmed that she died peacefully Sunday, surrounded by loved ones at her…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, who spoke for Marlon Brando at Oscars, dies at 75

The Native American actress took the stage when Brando won for ‘The Godfather,’ saying he declined the Academy Award to protest ‘the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, who gave Marlon Brando's Oscar rejection speech, dies at 75

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather dead: Native American actress who famously declined Oscar dies

The Native American actress and civil rights activist died just two months after the Academy apologised over her treatment - which included booing from the crowd - when she famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather death: Activist who rejected Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf dies, aged 75

Native American actor was booed by notable Hollywood stars at 1973 ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar, dies aged 75

The Indigenous activist died on Sunday, less than two months after the Academy apologised over her treatment at the 1973 Academy Awards

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather death: Actor who rejected Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf dies aged 75

Native American actor was booed by notable Hollywood stars at 1973 ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Native Americans' decadeslong struggle for control over sacred lands is making progress

Who should manage public land that is sacred to Native Americans?

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2022

White House Press Secretary Asked About Braves’ Name, Tomahawk Chop

The subject was brought up as the White House hosted the Braves to celebrate their 2021 World Series title.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022