Angela Davis: An icon and an inspiration
In the final column on the life, politics and activism of Angela Davis, we look at her contributions to theory and practice.
Angela Davis is still active to this day, and her politics continue to be shaped by having once been a member of the Communist Party. Being a revolutionary socialist and a member of an organisation enabled Davis to recognise and analyse racism beyond her own experience. The party had been key in developing her understanding of the role of oppression within capitalism, placing it within the context of class and capitalism.