Women, Race, & Class

Angela Y. Davis

The book is a historical analysis of the women's liberation movement in the United States, examining the complex intersections of sexism, racism, and classism. It focuses on the contributions and experiences of Black women, highlighting the importance of an inclusive and intersectional approach to feminism.

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Are Prisons Obsolete?

Angela Y. Davis

The book critically examines the prison system, questioning its effectiveness and exploring its history, racial implications, and the profit motives behind its expansion. It advocates for the abolition of prisons and the search for alternative, more humane forms of justice and social organization.

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Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement

Angela Y. Davis

The book is a collection of essays, interviews, and speeches by activist Angela Davis that explore the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and across the world, including the Black Lives Matter movement, Palestinian solidarity, and the broader fight for human rights and justice. It emphasizes the importance of intersectional activism and the need for collective resistance in the face of systemic injustice.

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