What is the meaning of freedom? Angela Davis has devoted her life to the exploration of this question and to combating all forms of oppression that deny people their freedom based on race, gender, ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – You may know her best for the iconic photographs of her big and perfect afro, but there is so much more to the activist, author and educator Angela Davis. The Oakland Museum ...

The book examines the careers of influential Black women blues singers Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Rosa Henderson, and Billie Holiday in historical, social, and political contexts. “I ...

As Angela Davis celebrates her 82nd birthday Monday (Jan. 26), The Root honors the living legacy of the revolutionary, scholar, abolitionist and author. Here are 15 things you may not know about the ...

Activist and author Angela Davis will be the keynote guest at a community-wide celebration of Juneteenth hosted by the Seward House in Auburn, the museum announced in a news release Wednesday.