In 1973, activist Sacheen Littlefeather was booed at the Oscars after she spoke about the treatment of Native Americans. Now, nearly 50 years later, the Academy has apologized. (KPCC)
She went on to say she"knew the impact and the importance of representing all Native People on that night." Littlefeather said said it was critical to"interrupt the negative interpretation of Native American people by the film, television and sports industries."
"Please, when I'm gone, always be reminded that whenever you stand for your truth you will be keeping my voice and the voices of our nations and our people alive.
“I beg at this time that I have not intruded upon this evening, and that we will in the future, our hearts and our understandings, will meet with love and generosity. Thank you on behalf of Marlon Brando.”Some in the audience booed, others mocked her with tomahawk chops and John Wayne, according to Littlefeather and the ceremony’s director and producer, had to be restrained from trying to rush the stage and accost her.
“The abuse you endured…was unwarranted and unjustified. The emotional burden you have lived through and the cost to your own career in our industry are irreparable. For too long the courage you showed has been unacknowledged. For this, we offer both our deepest apologies and our sincere admiration.
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