Janet McCloud

Civil Rights Leader

Birthday March 30, 1934

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Washington

DEATH DATE Nov 25, 2003 (69)

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About

Native American civil rights activist who was called "the Rosa Parks of the American Indian Movement" and helped to lead the 1974 Boldt Decision.

Before Fame

She spent a lot of time in foster homes as a child due to a poor and difficult family life.

Trivia

She worked as an editor for Survival News, which was a newsletter that documented the natives' side of the fish wars.

Family Life

She was married and had two sons.

Associated With

Marlon Brando is one of many celebrities who supported her cause.