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Who was Ray Robinson and what was he doing at Wounded Knee?
Ray Robinson was a black civil rights activist who traveled to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in April 1973 to stand alongside Native Americans in their fight against social injustice during the occupation of Wounded Knee.
Who was Ray Robinson and what was his role in the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee?
Ray Robinson was a black civil rights activist who traveled to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in April 1973 to stand alongside Native Americans in their fight against social injustice. His role in the occupation of Wounded Knee is not specified in the text.
Why do Robinson's family wish to bring his remains home to Detroit?
Robinson's family has been seeking closure for 40 years and wishes to bring his remains home to Detroit for proper burial.
Why is it difficult to search for Robinson's remains on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation?
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What complicates any search or excavation attempts for Robinson's remains?
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What is the reason why AIM members may have suspected Robinson of being a federal informant?
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Study Notes
- Recently released FBI documents reveal that black civil rights activist Ray Robinson was killed during the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee in South Dakota.
- The FBI suspects members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) are responsible for Robinson's death.
- Robinson's family has been seeking closure for 40 years and wishes to bring his remains home to Detroit.
- Robinson traveled to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in April 1973 to stand alongside Native Americans in their fight against social injustice.
- The 71-day standoff between AIM members and federal agents at Wounded Knee left at least two tribal members dead and a federal agent seriously wounded.
- The case has been opened, closed, and reopened over the years, and was most recently closed again in July.
- Any search or excavation attempts for Robinson's remains would likely be complicated by the reservation's sovereign status.
- AIM leaders have denied knowledge of Robinson's death, but an unidentified cooperating witness told agents that Robinson had been tortured and murdered within the AIM occupation perimeter, and then his remains were buried 'in the hills.'
- Robinson's nonviolent approach conflicted with the violent situation at Wounded Knee, and it's possible AIM members suspected he was a federal informant.
- The FBI will reopen the case if new substantial information comes forward.
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee and the recently released FBI documents revealing the death of black civil rights activist Ray Robinson. Learn about the 71-day standoff between AIM members and federal agents, Robinson's nonviolent approach, and the search for closure by his family 40 years later. Challenge yourself with questions on the case's history, the potential suspects, and the obstacles in finding Robinson's remains. Don't miss the chance to learn about this important
