From the Reservation to Newsroom: Independent Native American Press
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The Lakota Times blazed trails as the inaugural independently owned Native American newspaper in the United States. In this episode of Like It Is, we uncover the remarkable journey of Tim Giago, an esteemed American journalist and the visionary behind the Lakota Times. Alongside Doris Giago, Tim established this groundbreaking newspaper at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he was born and raised. Our dialogue traverses the vital theme of media ownership and control, shedding light on the vital role of indigenous voices in our newsrooms.
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