Angela Y. Davis

著者について

Angela Y. Davis is a prominent American political activist, scholar, and author, known for her work in the civil rights movement and her advocacy for prison abolition. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1944, she became involved in activism at a young age, influenced by the racial segregation and injustices prevalent in her hometown. Davis gained national attention in the 1960s as a leader in the Communist Party USA and a member of the Black Panther Party. Her work has focused on issues of race, class, gender, and the criminal justice system, making her a key figure in contemporary social justice movements.