Zitkála-Šá

Zitkála-Šá (1876–1938), also known by her English name Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a Native American writer, educator, musician, and civil rights activist whose work gave a powerful voice to the experiences and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in the United States. Through her essays, stories, speeches, and advocacy, she challenged prejudice, defended Native cultures, and fought tirelessly for the rights and dignit...