The average human being in America is going through some sort of hard times - physical, emotional, psychological. Everybody's carrying a bit of bone days in them. John Trudell americaaveragebite Change image and share on social
We cannot change the political system, we cannot change the economic system, we cannot change the social system, until the people control the land, and then we take it out of the hands of that sick minority that chooses to pervert the meaning and the intention of humanity. John Trudell changechoosecontrol share on social
Whatever their reasons, Hollywood, or the entertainment industry, is saying something about Indians. I don't see the rest of the media knocking down any doors to do that. John Trudell doorentertainmenthollywood Change image and share on social
You go back and you read your Constitution. You read your Declaration of Independence. And you will see that the only people who could decide these freedoms were white males who owned property, and all the rest of us were excluded. John Trudell backconstitutiondecide share on social
There have been some positive things that have happened for the tribes, but it's a constant, vigilant fight about protecting what resources we have in terms of land and rights. John Trudell constantfighthappen Change image and share on social
White people don't seem to have many Elders. They do have a lot of oldsters. John Trudell elderlotoldster Change image and share on social
I was going mad. One day, I just started writing, and it was like therapy because I was in a position where I couldn't rage. I never expected to be a writer; it's a different world than I ever expected to be in. John Trudell dayexpectmad share on social
I have experienced within my own lifetime the attack of my winter camp and the killing of the women and children. It left me even angrier than I was - and I was never too calm to begin with. John Trudell angryattackbegin Change image and share on social
My influences in this world have always been Crazy Horse and Malcolm X, my overall influences. But I was influenced by rock n' roll, blues, and country music. I was influenced by singers. John Trudell bluecountrycrazy Change image and share on social
I'm not a musician making words to go with my music. John Trudell makemusicmusician Change image and share on social
