Jack D. Forbes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack D. Forbes

American academic

Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1934

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Feb-2011

Profession: writer, author

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Jack Douglas Forbes (January 7, 1934 – February 23, 2011) was an American writer, scholar and political activist, who specialized in Native American issues.
He is best known for his role in establishing one of the first Native American Studies programs (at University of California Davis).
In addition, he was one of the co-founders of D-Q University, the first Native American college located outside a reservation.