• Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

  • Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement
  • By: Angela Y. Davis
  • Narrated by: Angela Davis, Coleen Marlo
  • Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,490 ratings)

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Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

By: Angela Y. Davis
Narrated by: Angela Davis, Coleen Marlo
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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

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"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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So many powerful points

Angela Davis speaks truth and makes us think about all areas of injustice, not just those in America. Is anyone listening?

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Brilliant

A beautifully compelling and heart-wrenching series of speeches and interviews depicting the parallels between the struggle for Black liberation in the United States and Palestine. Angela Davis describes the essential importance of solidarity and intersectionality while gifting readers with the necessary resources (in the form of activists and movements to research as well as book and article titles) for a detailed understanding of the global fight for racial justice and equality. Another instant classic from Dr. Davis.

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Eye Opener

Being honest I haven’t been well educated in African/Africa American studies, but this book is an AMAZING start!

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Excellent

What I respect most about Angela Davis work is that even if you don't fully agree with her on various topics, you are still left intellectually enlightened.

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Angela!!!

thank you so much. I hope to speak with you in person some day about the role sexual repression plays in Patriarchy, and hear your ideas on Matriarchy, not as just another dominance paradigm, but rather as a social organization of care and mutual aid.

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Tino Pai - Excellent

loved every word. Great relevance even in Aotearoa NZ. Wonderful Narration by author. inspiring!

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Must read!

This insightful collection captures the core values and political realities for struggling for freedom globally!

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Understanding racism, feminism, and history via an activists view

A must read and listen for anyone who cares about the systemic issues we face today. The insights provided are enlightening and inspire action. Gratitude is not enough for the shared experiences I got to hear.

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Davis’s elegant voice and powerful message

Davis’s elegant voice and powerful message is enough to warrant all stars.
While the message repeats itself throughout the text, one needs to remember this is a collection of her speeches.

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Indispensable Listening for a New World

Davis's perspective on the interrelationship of the global struggles for peace, racial equity and freedom is crucial to any activist's or socially conscious individual's true understanding of what we need to address the ills of society.

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