John Trudell on Angry People and Movements

„There are always very angry or very cruel people that attach to movements.“

John TrudellA reflective quote by John Trudell about angry or cruel people who attach themselves to social movements.
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John Trudell was a Native American activist, musician, and actor.

John Trudell offers a critical observation on how angry or cruel people may attach themselves to political and social movements.


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John Trudell quote about angry or cruel people attaching to movements

John Trudell (1946–2015) was a political activist in the North American Indigenous movement, as well as a musician and actor. He participated in the occupation of Alcatraz, joined the American Indian Movement, and served as its chairman from 1973 to 1979 or 1980. After a fire at his father-in-law’s house killed his wife, three children, and mother-in-law, Trudell suspected that the fire had been set by the FBI.

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