First published 1971
Angela Davis, a leader of the black radical movement, is imprisoned. Her comrades, including the Black Panthers and civil rights activists, rally to her defense. They confront the prison system and its racist policing of black communities. This is a comprehensive analysis of the carceral state's impact on marginalized populations. At the book's emotional core lies the humanity of those facing state oppression, and their unwavering determination to fight for justice.
Genres: history, african-american, crime, biography-memoir, justice, current-affairs, activism, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fight-for-justice, human-rights, social-justice
Setting: United States
288 pages · Paperback · Verso
Content warnings: racism, violence