Author Discussion on Democracy in America
Activist and writer Angela Davis and journalist Astra Taylor examined what is democracy and what it means today. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket Books and Jacobin magazine.
287 viewsActivist and writer Angela Davis and journalist Astra Taylor examined what is democracy and what it means today. This virtual event was sponsored by Haymarket Books and Jacobin magazine.
287 viewsAngela Davis presented a critical edition of Frederick Douglass' memoir, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave Written by Himself. Ms. Davis explored the abolitioni…
3,512 viewsUCLA’s Black Alumni Association hosted a conversation with activist and author Angela Davis and rapper Common. They shared insights from their personal experiences in activism and standing u…
1,334 viewsThe Women’s March on Washington took place on the National Mall one day after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump. The speaking program included remarks from advocates, activists, ent…
13,610 viewsAngela Davis talked about her early Civil Rights activism in the South and her thoughts on leadership. This interview was conducted Julian Bond, co-director of the Explorations in Black L…
1,785 viewsActivist Angela Davis delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at Grinnell College.
326 viewsAngela Davis talked about her book Abolition Democracy: Beyond Prisons, Torture, and Empire: Interviews with Angela Y. Davis, published by Seven Stories Press and co-authored with Eduardo Me…
2,214 viewsAngela Davis talked about her career as an author and activist. She spoke about her political experiences, as well as her writings on culture, gender, and race. She spoke about her latest bo…
3,883 viewsProfessor Davis stated that the greatest threat to democracy is the imprisonment of almost two million people. She said that there is a connection between the expansion of the prison system …
239 viewsMembers of the Committees of Correspondence held a convention meeting titled, “Road to Freedom.” Speakers, including Dr. Angela Davis, talked about the status of socialism, democracy, and eq…
307 viewsUniversity of Oklahoma Law Professor Anita Hill who was taking a sabbatical to talk about the issue of sexual harassment to groups around the country was the keynote speaker at the sixth ann…
348 viewsProfessor Angela Davis of the University of California-Santa Cruz discussed her recent trip to South Africa, and the violence that occurs in that nation. She also talked about the difference…
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