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History of Feminism

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts) Sun Jun 8, 2014, 10:27 AM Jun 2014

Gertrude Simmons Bonnin [View all]

Zitkala-Ša (or Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, her missionary-given name), was a Sioux author, artist, and activist. Her writings explored her position at the intersection of mainstream American culture and her Native American heritage. In 1926, Zitkala-Ša founded the National Council of American Indians, which advocated citizenship and suffrage for Native Americans.

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Gertrude Simmons Bonnin [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 OP

back to the basics. nt seabeyond Jun 2014 #1

yes. eom Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #2

I wonder if she liked those clothes. redqueen Jun 2014 #3

I wondered the same thing, redqueen ... with that said Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #4

She was truly an amazing person. redqueen Jun 2014 #5

you are so welcome. I had to post because she writes about Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #6

I found this passage especially moving theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #9

By that definition I am pagan, too. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #11

Gorgeous picture ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #7

yes, I think so. Just a lovely picture of a Strong Woman. We needed it today. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #8

Thanks so much discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2014 #10