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Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement

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In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.

Reflecting on the importance of Black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles - from the Black freedom movement to the South African antiapartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyzes today's struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine.

Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build the movement for human liberation. And in doing so, she reminds us that "freedom is a constant struggle."

©2016 Angela Davis (P)2016 Tantor Americas Black & African American Freedom & Security Middle East Politics & Government Social Sciences United States World Freedom Africa Social justice Human Rights Social Movements

Critic reviews

"Davis's arguments for justice are formidable.... The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied." ( New York Times)
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Angela Davis speaks with such fierce compassionate. Her words motivate and inspire, her intellect shines through. If you only read one book right now, make it this one.

Inspirational and informative

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Angela Davis is an incredible presence in the world of radical progressive activism and academia. She approaches socially and politically difficult and complex topics with an intelligent, broad, accepting, kind ideas and insights
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Fascinating and inspiring

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A critically important review of Angela Davis' work, told through her own writing and lectures, narrated by Angela Davis herself.

I appreciated how straight forward she is throughout: the audience/listeners/readers are assumed to have sufficient knowledge and be sufficiently engaged in the struggle to need no coddling. I found that refreshing.

Davis' understated narration style allowed the words to speak for themselves.

Very important

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Aunty Angela Davis produces in the collection one of the most profound and engaging arguments to keep up the struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. A must read for all activists

Angela My Queen

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Davis takes you around the globe to international struggles (and opportunities for solidarity) whilst intertwining her experience in America facing white supremacy head on. This book is hopeful, answers your questions before you have them and reminds you why we fight.

Worldy, sobering, hopeful

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