#OnThisDay 50 years ago, dozens of Native Americans took over Alcatraz Island and reclaimed it as native territory. We look back on the occupation. | Al Jazeera English

Discover the hidden history of Alcatraz beyond its infamous prison walls. Join us as we explore the powerful legacy of the Native American occupation of Alcatraz and its enduring impact on Indigenous rights. From a spiritual haven for ancestral spirits to a symbol of resistance, learn about the landmark occupation that brought Native American issues to the forefront. Journey through time to witness the ongoing fight for justice, celebrated each year on Indigenous People's Day with sunrise ceremo

126K views · 1.6K reactions | Alcatraz has a reputation as being one of the worst prisons to have ever existed! Find out what a prisoner's life was like once they were locked up on "The Rock". After watching it's not hard to see why so many prisoners attempted to escape by swimming back to the mainland, but that was almost surely a death sentence. | The Infographics Show | Facebook