Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Power era which resonates just as powerfully today. It is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example. In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century- from her political activity in a New York high school to her work with the U.S. Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and the Soledad Brothers; and from the faculty of the Philosophy Department at UCLA to the FBI's list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. Told with warmth, brilliance, humour, and conviction, it is an unforgettable account of a life committed to radical change.
Angela Y. Davis
Angela Y. Davis is a prominent scholar, activist, and author known for her work on issues of race, gender, and social justice. Some of her most notable works include "Women, Race, and Class" and "Are Prisons Obsolete?". Davis is known for her powerful and engaging writing style that combines academic rigor with a commitment to activism. Her contributions to literature and critical theory have had a significant impact on the fields of African American studies, feminist theory, and prison abolition. Her most famous work, "Women, Race, and Class", remains a seminal text in the study of intersectionality and continues to inspire generations of readers and scholars.
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