Sammy Watson's Legacy: A Symbol Of Hope Or Disappointment?

Webif you’ve lived around tuscaloosa for a while, odds are good you’ve at least heard the name sammy watson.

Websam watson, a leader of the aboriginal rights struggle, died on november 27, aged 67.

Websam watson, a 'giant' of the aboriginal rights movement.

Webthe active construction of the symbol of the tent as activists attempted to realise a true embassy, legitimised by widespread popular support from the aboriginal community.

He’s known for a lot of things, including a radio.

A prominent author, playwright and filmmaker, watson was also the socialist alliance’s (sa) aboriginal and torres strait islander affairs spokesperson for many years.

After more than fifty years fighting for the rights of his people, the proud wangerriburra and birri gubba.

Websince first becoming politically active as a teen in the 1960s, sam watson went on to play a central role in indigenous affairs from working for the aboriginal legal.