# Elizabeth Peratrovich
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Elizabeth Jean Peratrovich (; July 4, 1911 – December 1, 1958), was an American civil rights activist who worked on behalf of equality for Alaska Natives. In the 1940s, she was credited with advocacy that gained the passage of the territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, the first anti-discrimination law in the United States. In March 2019, her obituary was added to The New York Times as part of their "Overlooked No More" series.
Inspiring Balance: Crystal Worl's Journey in Indigenous Art and Cultural Heritage
Crystal Worl, an artist of Tlingit and Athabaskan heritage, captivates us with stories of her artistic journey and the cultural threads that weave through her work. Raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, she learned the intricate crafts of beading and sewing from her mother and grandmother, embedding her pie…
Story of Writing February 16, 2025
The Anti-Discrimination Law of 1945 is passed - the first of its kind in the U.S., and it is the birthday of Otis Blackwell - with a reading from Elizabeth Peratrovich's testimony to the territorial government of Alaska.
Drug Busts, Basketball and Military Bases
Juneau police made a large drug bust, seizing over 1,100 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over $12,000 in cash during a traffic stop. Two people were arrested.
The Juneau City Museum is hosting a week-long program to honor the legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich.
The Juneau Douglas high school ba…
The Empty Office Podcast - Season 3, Episode 18
For this episode of The Empty Office Podcast, Senator Tobin is joined by Juneau Economic Development Council Executive Director Brian Holst. He’s a graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School and Notre Dame University. Brian Holst has a wealth of experience in community and economic development, both in…
Friday, February 13, 2026
A food pantry program that helps pet owners in need expands to Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Plus, a Juneau author speaks about civil rights activist Elizabeth Peratrovich’s influence, and a Petersburg couple talks about what it takes to build a marriage that lasts more than three-quarters…
Story of Writing February 16, 2026
The first anti-discrimination law in the U.S. goes into effect - in Alaska. It is the birthday of hitmaker Otis Blackwell. And today's reading is from Elizabeth Peratrovich's argument to pass Alaska's anti-discrimination law.
Elizabeth Peratrovich
Elizabeth Peratrovich is most well-known for her work to pass Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945. But her story also has more to it than that act.
Research:
Anchorage Museum. “Elizabeth Peratrovich.” https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/exhibits/extra-tough-women-of-the-north/women-of-the-nort…
Behind the Scenes Minis: Alaska and Contraceptives
Tracy talks about a "Molly of Denali" episode that references Elizabeth Peratrovich. She then shares her own experience with IUD insertion.
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Unsung Heroes
Who was Irene Morgan Kirkaldy? John Stark? Frances Perkins? Or, more famously, Levi Strauss? This episode of The American Tapestry Project explores yet another new thread in the stories of how Americans weave the common objects of their love into the fabric of their national story by introducing yo…
Unsung Heroes
Who was Irene Morgan Kirkaldy? John Stark? Frances Perkins? Or, more famously, Levi Strauss? This episode of The American Tapestry Project explores yet another new thread in the stories of how Americans weave the common objects of their love into the fabric of their national story by introducing yo…
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