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“As soon as my trial was over, we tried to use the energy that had developed around my case to create another organization, which we called the National Alliance against Racist and Political Repression.”

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Angela Davis
Angela Davis

Angela Davis is a renowned political activist, scholar, and author. Born on January 26, 1944, she is known for her radical stance on racial, gender, and class struggles. She was a key figure in the American civil rights movement and anti-war movement in the 1960s and 1970s. more

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