Angela Davis
1944
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Biography
Angela Davis is an American political activist, scholar, and author. She emerged as a prominent figure in the civil rights movement during the 1960s and 1970s, advocating for racial equality, women's rights, and prison reform. Davis became a member of the Communist Party USA and was involved in various social and political causes. She gained international attention after being charged with conspiracy in connection with a prison break attempt, leading to a highly publicized trial. Throughout her career, Davis has continued to be a vocal advocate for social justice and radical change.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root.'
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Prisons do not disappear social problems, they disappear human beings.
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I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.
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You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.
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In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.