Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

“I am not so concerned about myself. Everybody has to die sometimes, and all I want is to go with dignity.”

Freedom is a Constant Struggle is a book that has been on my radar for one of the longest times and I am so happy that I took the time to finally pick it up. This collection of interviews and speeches by Angela Y. Davis concerning serious topics was first published in 2015 and sadly these issues are still prevalent in the year, 2023. It highlights the connections between the Black Freedom movement, the occupation of Palestine, the apartheid of South Africa and other injustices that have and are still happening throughout the world.

This was a truly eye-opening read and I recommend it to anyone who is wanting to educate themselves or learn something more about these serious topics. Freedom is something that many still do not have and change will not happen unless we are all willing to bring freedom and justice to all.

This is a series of speeches & talks by one of the last living radical leftists who weren't murdered by the federal government. I really like what she has to say but I want to read more from her. I plan on reading more books from her because this one was pretty disappointing. Lots of interesting stuff, but for being the first book of hers I've read, I wanted more structured substance. My fault. Not hers. I would only recommend this if you've run out of her other material to read. Anyone got any good books of hers you'd recommend?

This is just as relevant now as it was when it came out and that is unfortunate but not surprising.
This book is an overview of the intersectionality of causes, and why it matters. I had hoped it would have even more details about Palestine but, nonetheless I do think this book's messaging is important.

‘nobody is free until we're all free'

5/5 - Angela Davis is an icon. This book was a collection of essays, interviews, and speeches about the parallels of the Ferguson protests and Palestine struggles. Unfortunately, these collections are from 2013-2015. Angela was trying her best to bring attention to what was transpiring in Palestine. It's actually sad that it has gone on deaf ears given was it currently happening in 2024. I'm curious as to what she thinks about what is going on now.