Elizabeth Peratrovich

Civil rights activist for Alaska Natives

Elizabeth Peratrovich - Activists & Humanitarians born July 4th, 1911
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A civil rights activist advocated for the rights of Alaska Natives. Instrumental in the passage of the Alaska Discriminatory Practices Act of 1945, which prohibited discrimination based on race and ethnicity in Alaska. Played a crucial role in raising awareness of the struggles faced by Native Alaskans and pushed for equal treatment in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Worked with organizations to elevate the status of Indigenous peoples and fought against racism and discrimination in local communities.

Advocated for the Alaska Discriminatory Practices Act

Worked with the Alaska Native Brotherhood

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