Charles N. Perkins
Charles Nelson Perkins, AO, commonly known as Charlie Perkins,(16 June 1936 – 19 October 2000) was an Australian Aboriginal activist, football (soccer) player and administrator. He was known as Kumantjayi Perkins in the period immediately following his death. Kumantjayi is a name used to refer to a deceased person in Arrernte culture.
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