Angela Davis is a renowned activist, scholar, and author whose work delves deeply into issues of feminism, racial justice, and systemic oppression. Her writing, informed by history and theory, explores the intersections of social movements and the philosophical underpinnings of injustice. Davis is characterized by her sharp intellect and an unwavering commitment to examining and challenging power structures, offering readers a provocative lens through which to understand the struggle for liberation.
Angela Y. Davis presents a compelling collection of essays and interviews advocating for a radical rethinking of prison systems, drawing on her extensive experience as a political activist. She explores the historical roots of the penal system, linking it to slavery and capitalism, while emphasizing the vital role of women in abolitionist movements. This volume not only analyzes the prison industrial complex but also offers revolutionary tools for change, making it essential for those envisioning a world without prisons.
Susan Surman's online writing class began as a way to answer the literary desires of many Covid cloistered authors. The class became so successful that the participants gathered their pieces into one marvelous volume that promises to be only the first of many.
The story features Ziggy, a child with hearing loss, who emphasizes the importance of awareness and understanding in everyday interactions. Through engaging narration, Ziggy invites readers to learn how simple actions, like facing someone while speaking, can greatly improve communication. This book aims to foster empathy and support for children with hearing loss, encouraging readers to be proactive in helping others. Ziggy's journey highlights the significance of connection and understanding in diverse experiences.
The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of relentless time, where urgency and suspense drive the plot forward. Characters are faced with critical choices as they navigate through challenges that test their resolve. Themes of fate, consequence, and the passage of time are intricately woven into the storyline, creating a gripping atmosphere. As the clock ticks down, the tension escalates, leading to unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
A powerful work from four activist scholars on the need for our thinking on abolitionism and feminism to intersect. As a politics and as a practice, abolitionism has increasingly shaped our political moment. Abolitionism and feminism stand shoulder-to-shoulder in fighting a common cause- the end of the carceral state, with its key role in perpetuating violence, both public and private, in prisons, in police forces, and in people's homes. Abolitionist theories and practices are at their most compelling when they are feminist; and a feminism that is also abolitionist is the most inclusive and persuasive version of feminism for these times.
The narrative explores a family's journey through adversity, highlighting themes of hope, courage, and unwavering faith. It recounts how divine intervention plays a pivotal role in their transformation, illustrating the power of belief when confronted with life's challenges. This real-life account emphasizes resilience and the importance of maintaining faith in the face of trials.
A comprehensive, readable analysis of the key issues of the Black Lives Matter movement, this thought-provoking and compelling anthology features essays by some of the nation’s most influential and respected criminal justice experts and legal scholars. “Somewhere among the anger, mourning and malice that Policing the Black Man documents lies the pursuit of justice. This powerful book demands our fierce attention.” —Toni Morrison Policing the Black Man explores and critiques the many ways the criminal justice system impacts the lives of African American boys and men at every stage of the criminal process, from arrest through sentencing. Essays range from an explication of the historical roots of racism in the criminal justice system to an examination of modern-day police killings of unarmed black men. The contributors discuss and explain racial profiling, the power and discretion of police and prosecutors, the role of implicit bias, the racial impact of police and prosecutorial decisions, the disproportionate imprisonment of black men, the collateral consequences of mass incarceration, and the Supreme Court’s failure to provide meaningful remedies for the injustices in the criminal justice system. Policing the Black Man is an enlightening must-read for anyone interested in the critical issues of race and justice in America.
SET OF 4 BOOKS Set 13, including the four Radical Thinkers titles focussing on
the Black Civil Rights movement in the USA, including If They Come in the
Morning...(Edited by Angela Davis); Beyond Black and White (by Manning
Marable); Invisibility Blues (Michele Wallace); Darkwater (by W.E.B. Du Bois).
Focusing on the evolution of preschool childcare in England, this study explores how child development theories have influenced childcare practices and shaped children's experiences from 1939 to 2010. It provides an in-depth analysis of the interplay between theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, offering insights into the historical context and its impact on early childhood education.
From the Author of WOMEN, RACE AND CLASS, this is a timely provocation that examines the concept of attaining freedom in light of our current world conflicts In these newly collected essays, interviews and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. Reflecting on the importance of black feminism, intersectionality and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles, from the Black Freedom Movement to the South African anti-Apartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyses today's struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine. Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build the movement for human liberation. And in doing so, she reminds us that 'Freedom is a constant struggle.'
