Angela Davis, born on January 26, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent American political activist, scholar, and author. Known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and affiliations with the Communist Party USA and the Black Panther Party, Davis became an iconic figure in the fight for justice. Her advocacy spans issues of race, class, and gender, particularly focusing on prison reform and social justice. Davis’ arrest and subsequent acquittal in 1970 brought her international attention. As a professor emerita at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and through her writings and speeches, she continues to influence discussions on social change and equity.
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