American political activist, philosopher, academic and author Dr. Angela Y. Davis joins Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson for a special in-conversation event.

Angela Davis has spent more than 50 years at the forefront of Black Liberation, Feminist, Queer, and prison abolitionist movements. Her seminal book Angela Davis: An Autobiography, originally published in 1974 and edited by Toni Morrison, captures Davis's formative years as a human rights activist and the journey that led her to become one of the most respected and recognized political activists of her generation. Dr. Davis's newest book, co-written alongside Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners and Beth E. Richie, Abolition. Feminism. Now. deftly links together the history of abolitionist movements and the important role that Queer, anti-capitalist, and Women of Colour continue to play in vibrant community-based organizing.

Dr. Angela Y. Davis discusses her life-long dedication to activism and resistance with host Sandy Hudson.

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TPL’s On Civil Society series is generously supported in part by Chris M. Reid.

This event is also part of TPL’s Black History series.

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Angela Davis: In Conversation