William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story

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Focusing on the life and activism of William Cooper, this biography highlights his relentless fight for Aboriginal rights and recognition in Australia. It details his pivotal campaigns, including a petition for Aboriginal parliamentary representation and organizing a day of mourning for the impacts of colonization. The narrative reconstructs the historical losses faced by the Yorta Yorta people, illustrating how Cooper's early experiences shaped his significant political efforts in the 1930s. This work emphasizes the ongoing struggle for Indigenous representation and acknowledgment in Australian history.