Frankie Rivera
| Franklyn Francisco Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1977 |
| Died | August 29, 2015 (aged 38) |
| Known for | Native American and civil rights activism |
Frankie Rivera (June 18, 1977 – August 29, 2015) was a Navajo and Taino (Puerto Rican) Native American activist.
Activism
He was an activist for the American Indian Movement West. He demanded freedom for Leonard Peltier and justice for Alex Nieto who he believed to have been murdered by San Francisco Police Department officers,[1] and an end to discriminatory practices by local businesses. He marched in support of civil rights, Idle No More, Little Children are Sacred and other causes.[2]
Prison
He served a 10-year prison sentence[3] where he became acquainted with his Native American roots.
Early life
His parents were Frankie Rivera Sr., mother Laurene Killip and stepmother Melinda. He grew up in the San Francisco Mission District.[4]
Death
Rivera died on August 29, 2015 from brain cancer.[4]
References
- ↑ "Alex's Story". Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- ↑ Hopkins, Ruth (September 16, 2015). "From Gangs to the Red Road: Remembering Frankie Rivera". Indian Country Today. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Frank Rivera". Native American Prisoner Network.
- 1 2 Terrazas, Alexis (September 10, 2015). "Native American activist goes out fighting". El Tecolote. Retrieved September 22, 2015.