Leonard Peltier (born September 12, 1944) is an American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) who was convicted and sentenced in 1977 to two consecutive terms of life...

"Freedom" is a song by American rock band Rage Against the Machine, released as the fourth and final single from their self-titled album in 1994.

Nov 3, 1992 · “Freedom” was the fourth and final single to be released from Rage Against the Machine’s eponymous album. The song raises awareness about the Native American Activist, Leonard Peltier, who was...

In 1989, Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul released a song called "Leonard Peltier" to plead his case. Another artist who worked for his release was Robbie Robertson of The Band, whose 1998 song "Sacrifice" is about Peltier.

Jan 21, 2025 · Rage Against the Machine are praising the commuted life sentence of 80-year-old indigenous rights activist Leonard Peltier, whom the band has long championed in the decades since his imprisonment in the ’70s.

Leonard Peltier by Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position

Photos courtesy of Leonard Peltier’s legal team and assistants A settler ally is someone who recognizes the privilege of settler cultures and works to break down barriers that harm Indigenous...

Jan 7, 2025 · “Leonard Peltier’s Song” features Grammy-winning flutist Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo and a traditional drum group composed of singers from several Indigenous nations. Through this collaboration, the band hopes to amplify calls for President Joe Biden to grant clemency to Peltier.

Jan 21, 2025 · “Anger is a gift,” the caption of the post reads. “Leonard Peltier to be freed.” For reference, the band dedicated the song “Freedom” from their self-titled 1992 album to Peltier.

Jan 20, 2025 · On Monday, band cofounder Tom Morello rejoiced and rededicated the song to Peltier, saying on X, "Leonard has become a friend over the years and I am so glad at 80 years old and in poor health he ...