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Sarah Winnemucca, born Thocmentony, meaning "Shell Flower”, was a Native American born in Nevada in 1844. She learned how to read and write in English, which allowed her to become a translator between Native American communities– including the Piute tribe to which she belonged– and members of the U.S. army during times of conflict.
Sarah delivered nearly 300 lectures throughout major cities of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, forcing crowds to acknowledge the mistreatment of Native Americans. The press reported her talks and often referred to her as the "Paiute Princess."
Source: Wikipedia