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A Light Gone Out
By: Lucy Fowler Williams
Indian Country lost a legend this month with the passing of Billy Frank Jr. (1930-2014). Arrested for fishing on more than 50 occasions during his life time, Frank stood firmly for Civil Rights. A man with clear vision and staunch determination, Frank walked with humility, strength and extraordinary kindness. During the “fish wars” of the […]