The renowned activist from the Nisqually Tribe, Billy Frank Jr., is being commemorated by the US Navy. Recently, they declared the naming of a Navajo-class ship to honour his legacy. William Frank III, the Chairman of the Nisqually Tribe and the son of Billy Frank Jr., expressed immense pride at this recognition.
He expressed, “This brings us so close to completing the entire circle of honouring our Native and Indigenous people, who not only serve this great nation but also deserve the utmost...