Davis highlights the profound power of community and collective action. She suggests that in times of struggle and adversity, finding strength, encouragement, and the will to persevere comes from uniting with others, rather than isolating oneself, to build a better future.
Quote by Angela Davis: “It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism.”
It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and optimism.
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From a collection of essays and interviews, this quote reflects her ongoing commitment to grassroots organizing and international solidarity in the face of persistent social injustices and global challenges.
About the Author
American political activist, philosopher, and academic whose work addresses prison abolition, feminism, and Black liberation. A member of the Communist Party and the Black Panther Party in the 1970s, she became an international symbol of resistance after her 1972 acquittal following a high-profile political trial.
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