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Angela Davis
Angela Davis
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Angela Davis, born on January 26, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, emerged as a formidable intellectual and activist within the Black Liberation Movement. Growing up in the segregated South, Davis witnessed firsthand the harsh realities of racial discrimination and violence, which profoundly shaped her political consciousness. During the late 1960s, while studying philosophy at the University of California, San Diego, she became deeply involved with the Black Panther Party (BPP) and the Che-Lumumba Club, an all-Black branch of the Communist Party USA. Her affiliation with these groups underscored her commitment to combating systemic racism, police brutality, and capitalist exploitation, and her alignment with communist ideology reflected her belief in the need for a radical restructuring of society to achieve true equality.
Davis's activism brought her into direct conflict with law enforcement, particularly during a turbulent period marked by widespread state repression of Black liberation movements. In 1970, Davis was implicated in the armed takeover of a Marin County courtroom, an event that led to the deaths of four individuals. Although she was not present at the scene, she was charged with conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder, largely due to her ownership of the firearms used. After a highly publicized trial, Davis was acquitted of all charges in 1972, her case becoming a symbol of the excesses of state power and the criminalization of Black activism. This ordeal highlighted the pervasive issue of police brutality and the systemic efforts to dismantle movements advocating for racial justice.
Angela Davis's contributions to Black liberation extend beyond her legal battles. As a scholar and a member of the Communist Party, she has written extensively on issues of race, gender, class, and the prison-industrial complex, significantly influencing contemporary discourse on these topics. Her seminal works, such as Women, Race, & Class and Are Prisons Obsolete?, have provided critical frameworks for understanding the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression. Davis's enduring impact on Black liberation is evident in her continued advocacy for abolitionist politics, her critique of mass incarceration, and her efforts to promote intersectional approaches to social justice. Through her activism and scholarship, Davis has inspired generations to pursue transformative change and challenge the structures of oppression that persist in society.
Books by Angela Davis:
https://www.marcusbooks.com/search/author/%22Davis%2C%20Angela%20Y.%22
Material
Material
A t-shirt with a print just hits different. Keep your look bold yet chill with this men’s crew neck t-shirt. It’s so smooth, stretchy, and comfortable you’ll want to wear it all the time.
• 95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
• Premium knit mid-weight jersey
• Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
• Regular fit
• Blank product components in the US and Mexico sourced from the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Lithuania
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Lithuania
- Dyeing—Poland
- Manufacturing—Latvia
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
• This item releases plastic microfibers into the environment during washing
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We are a family-owned small business start up. Please respect our decision to not offer refunds at this time.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Size guide
CHEST (inches)
XS 31 ⅛
S 34 ¼
M 37 ⅜
L 42 ⅛
XL 46 ⅞
2XL 51 ⅝
CHEST (cm)
XS 79
S 87
M 95
L 107
XL 119
2XL 131
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Wash cold. Tumble on low.
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