Native America Calling: Honoring civil rights pioneer Miguel Trujillo

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Honoring civil rights pioneer Miguel Trujillo

The son of a single mother on Isleta Pueblo, Miguel Trujillo became an important figure in civil rights history.

After serving as a Marine in World War II, Trujillo came home to find he could not vote in his home state of New Mexico. The state constitution barred Native Americans under the pretense that they paid no property taxes.

Trujillo filed suit after he was turned away at his polling place. He won his suit, opening the door for voting rights for all New Mexico tribal members.

Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce honors Trujillo’s legacy.

Today we celebrate Miguel Trujillo day. Thanks to his hard work and activism Native Americans in New Mexico were finally allowed to vote. Today we honor him while continuing his work and belief that all Americans have the right to vote. pic.twitter.com/YNzaXO3Y2R
— Deb Haaland (@DebHaalandNM) August 3, 2020

Guests on Native America Calling

Pat Abeita (Isleta Pueblo), Miguel Trujillo’s granddaughter

Alec Bright, museum professional and Miguel Trujillo researcher

Janice Lucero (Isleta Pueblo), voting rights advocate and community organizer.

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