Angela Davis
Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?
We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?
Steve McQueen, Vivienne Acheampong, Clive Myrie and others
26, Oct, 2024 @6:00 AM
In 2024, there is one 80-year-old leader we need more than ever: Angela Davis | Rokhaya Diallo
Amid global turmoil, the legendary activist’s campaigning on issues from feminism to Palestine could not be more relevant, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo
Rokhaya Diallo
25, Jan, 2024 @7:00 AM
French rightwing politician calls for Angela Davis school to be renamed
Valérie Pécresse claims that the Black US activist’s belief that racism is systemic does not apply to France
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
30, Mar, 2023 @3:25 PM
‘This is what solidarity looks like’: an African V-Day against sexual violence
In Accra, Ghana, leading figures in the global women’s movement joined with black artists to launch Voices, an audioplay with creative listening at its core
Caroline Kimeu in Accra
23, Dec, 2022 @6:15 AM
Angela Davis on the power of protest: ‘We can’t do anything without optimism’
In 1972, the former Black Panther was facing the death penalty. Five decades after the campaign for her release went global, she still believes people are the ‘motors of history’
Simon Hattenstone
05, Mar, 2022 @8:00 AM
Civil rights activist Angela Davis launches fashion collaboration with LA label
Renowned LA launches ‘Heroes of Blackness’ collection with 76-year-old professor who rose to fame as a passionate campaigner for societal reform
Priya Elan
15, Dec, 2020 @5:39 PM
Rise up: the best books about the power of protest
From Angela Davis on Black Lives Matter to indigenous climate activism, Neha Shah picks inspiring examples of international struggle
Neha Shah
11, Jul, 2020 @11:00 AM
Angela Davis: ‘We knew the role of the police was to protect white supremacy’
The veteran civil rights campaigner on growing up in segregated America, the opportunity of the Black Lives Matter movement and what inspires her to keep fighting
Lanre Bakare
15, Jun, 2020 @5:00 AM
From Aristotle to Angela Davis: the best books about debate
Whether it is a dispute between Agamemnon and Achilles or the colonisers and the colonised in Things Fall Apart, we can all learn techniques of persuasion from literature
Edith Hall
16, Sep, 2019 @5:30 AM
Angela Davis to receive civil rights award after museum reverses decision
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute issued a public apology for denying the award and said there should have been more conversation
Guardian staff and agencies
25, Jan, 2019 @7:55 PM
Angela Davis 'stunned' by decision to rescind civil rights award
Activist decries attack on ‘spirit of the indivisibility of justice’ after move believed to be linked to her support for Palestinian BDS movement
Erin Durkin in New York
08, Jan, 2019 @3:59 PM
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute under fire for rescinding Angela Davis honor
Institute says activist and professor ‘does not meet all criteria’ and that ‘concerned individuals’ asked it to reconsider
Jamiles Lartey and agencies
07, Jan, 2019 @7:32 PM
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