Martin Scorsese’s epic traces a real plot by white men to kill dozens of Native Americans who held oil rights in 1920s Oklahoma. Here is the back story.
Category: Native Americans
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Energy Firms, Green Groups and Others Reach Deal on Solar Farms
The agreement could help speed up the development of large solar projects that are often bogged down by fights over land use and environmental concerns.
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and Scorsese’s Bride Like No Other
Martin Scorsese’s epic drama about killings in Osage territory in the 1920s showcases the unparalleled wedding wear and culture of the tribe.
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Kroger Agrees to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
The grocery chain, which did not admit wrongdoing, is the latest company accused of helping to fuel the opioid crisis to announce a settlement.
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‘Lakota Nation vs. United States’ Review: A 150-Year Clash
In 1980, the Lakota were offered money for their stolen Black Hills land. They refused to accept the settlement and continue to fight today.
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Blackbraid, a Black Metal Musician With Native American Roots
Sgah’gahsowáh, the artist behind the one-man band, combines the genre’s traditional heavy sounds with a focus on nature. His new album, “Blackbraid II,” is out Friday.
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Lefferts Historic House Has a New Message: New York Had Slavery, Too
Reopening after years of restoration, the Lefferts Historic House in Brooklyn now also acknowledges the enslaved people who lived and worked there.
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A Walk Through the History of New York City
Ahead of next year’s 400th anniversary of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, the historian and author of “The Island at the Center of the World” offers a walking tour of often-overlooked Native American and Black sites.
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Native American Watch Accessories Still Attract Attention
While the jewelry fad has waned, artisans continue to make designs in silver and turquoise.
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How Scorsese, DiCaprio, and De Niro Made ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
In this true-life crime tale, they focused not on the investigators but on the evildoers, and made the Osage woman played by Lily Gladstone central.
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Premieres at Cannes
Martin Scorsese directed this harrowing and deeply American true-crime drama set in the 1920s. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone star.
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The Independent, More Inclusive Than Ever
Important lessons absorbed from cultural upheavals have translated into a more thoughtful fair around issues of representation.