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Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
As we've all been navigating 2020 through the pandemic and the murders of several Black individuals that have received national attention, I knew it was time to visit a book by the one and only Angela Davis.
A collection of interviews, essays and speeches, <i>Freedom Is a Constant Struggle</i> is an illuminating view of the struggles against state violence throughout history and around the world. Notably, Davis shares context and information related to Ferguson, Palestine and the South African anti-Apartheid movement.
Being familiar with the events of 2020 and the calls to defund the police, this collection resonated with me. I found myself motivated by Davis' words, while continuously learning new information and perspectives. Reading an e-copy from my library, I highlighted so many lines that I truly cannot wait to get my hands on my own physical copy. It's been several week since I read this and I still cannot formulate coherent thoughts on this collection. It's well-written / articulated, covers a lot of topics and all related to items that are still relevant today. I'm looking forward to reading more of Davis' works.
There are trigger and content warnings with this collection. Notably, state violence and oppression.
A collection of interviews, essays and speeches, <i>Freedom Is a Constant Struggle</i> is an illuminating view of the struggles against state violence throughout history and around the world. Notably, Davis shares context and information related to Ferguson, Palestine and the South African anti-Apartheid movement.
Being familiar with the events of 2020 and the calls to defund the police, this collection resonated with me. I found myself motivated by Davis' words, while continuously learning new information and perspectives. Reading an e-copy from my library, I highlighted so many lines that I truly cannot wait to get my hands on my own physical copy. It's been several week since I read this and I still cannot formulate coherent thoughts on this collection. It's well-written / articulated, covers a lot of topics and all related to items that are still relevant today. I'm looking forward to reading more of Davis' works.
There are trigger and content warnings with this collection. Notably, state violence and oppression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence