‘Justice for Vern’ They Shouted for Miles

This story was filed on May 23, 2012

Story and photo by Evelyn Red Lodge  Rapid City, South Dakota — They gathered 1,500 strong in support of blind Lakota elder, Vernon Traversie, who claims he was a victim of a healthcare hate crime.  Native trills and drums could be heard from a mile away, and “justice for Vern” was shouted as the crowd […]read more

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