#AngelaDavis

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Angela Davis - Seize The Time (2023) Oakland Museum of California

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“For my family, my strength. For my comrades, my light. For the sisters and brothers whose fighting spirit was my liberator. For those who humanity is too far to be destroyed by walls, bars, and death houses. And especially for those who are going to struggle until racism and class injustice are forever banished from our history.” - Angela Davis

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[jimhair]

Since high school I’ve always carried a camera with me, and in 1973 as I walked to class @ucsc I saw Angela Davis walking nearby. Of course I asked if I might make a photograph of her, and she was very patient with a young, naïve, entitled, white hippy kid. I love the entire process involved in making photographs, even spotting, and especially sending a print off to a new home @sfplbookarts @sfpubliclibrary There are some of my photographs that I think should be part of an historical collection, and since I’m partial to libraries, the San Francisco Main Library has kindly accepted a few of my prints. It doesn’t seem possible that this image was made nearly 50 years ago. Today marks Professor Davis’ 79th birthday. Also, there is a special exhibition “Seize the Time” @oaklandmuseumca I hope to see before it closes in June Angela Davis, Santa Cruz, 1973 🇺🇦💔🌎💔🌏💔🌍💔🇺🇦 #earth #america #human #photographer #angeladavis #santacruz #yashica #tlsuper #documentary #photography #35mm #bnw @ilford #hp4 #film #blancetnoir #Hēiyǔbái #siyahbeyaz #白黒 #shirokuro #blackandwhite #filmisnotdead #istillshootfilm #filmisalive #fromwhereistand #pdx #portland #nw #northwest #leftcoast #oregon 710311 HP4 Yashica TLSUPER https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4qhVspR5-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[renegadeurbanmediasource]

Compare Candace Owens and Angela Davis. Case closed.

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Visual Culture & Political Art : Angela Davis as an Afrofuturistic Icon

"Our Queen" by Erin LeAnn Mitchell

Angela Davis, an influential figure in civil rights and feminism, transcends conventional narratives as an Afrofuturistic icon, reshaping cultural perceptions through the dynamic interplay of visual culture and political art. Her iconic image, characterized by the defiant afro hairstyle and raised fist, becomes a symbol of resistance and empowerment within the framework of Afrofuturism. Angela Davis's visual representation, particularly in Erin LeAnn Mitchell's "Our Queen," extends beyond aesthetics, embodying the core vibe of Afrofuturism. It further delves into the intersection of visual culture and political art, highlighting Davis's role in challenging historical norms and envisioning a future where identity and culture are redefined on individual terms.

Afrofuturism, a cultural and artistic movement, combines elements of science fiction, speculative fiction, and fantasy to explore themes such as identity, culture, and liberation. It serves as a vehicle for political imagination, enabling marginalized communities to envision and create alternative realities. Erin LeAnn Mitchell's "Our Queen" exemplifies the evolution of Afrofuturist art, emphasizing empowerment and identity for black women and portraying Angela Davis at different stages as a metamorphosis over time. Afrofuturism celebrates the diversity of black experiences, challenging monolithic portrayals of blackness and embracing a multicultural perspective. Erin Mitchell's art challenges the portrayal of blackness by incorporating vibrant colors that represent spiritual elements and multi-layered comfort. Angela Davis, as a global and multicultural icon, signifies liberation for women of color across various cultures.

Beyond being an Afrofuturist icon, Angela Davis disrupts traditional beauty standards and advocates for the liberation of black women. Her image as a political prisoner turned professor, author, and public intellectual symbolizes liberation for all. The iconic raised fist signifies resistance and solidarity, turning her image into a form of political art that transcends mere representation. Davis's image defies binary oppositions, encouraging the blurring of boundaries and a more inclusive future. The representation of Angela Davis's body in Afrofuturist art challenges historical and societal norms. In "Seeing Differently" by Amelia Jones, the concept of "Bodies on Display" is explored, highlighting how visual culture can redefine societal perceptions of the body. Davis, through Afrofuturist art, represents a woman with agency over her own body, challenging the commodification of black bodies and influencing the visual culture discourse.

Angela Davis's Afrofuturistic representation reconceives difference by challenging stereotypical portrayals of women of color. Angela Davis's visual representation is inseparable from her involvement in various political movements. From her early activism in the Black Panther Party to her fight against systemic racism and mass incarceration, Davis's iconography displays the spirit of resistance and the pursuit of justice. Mitchell's artwork captures the duality of Davis's political journey, from the young, vital activist with the raised fist to the wise and peaceful intellectual, symbolizing the multifaceted nature of her contributions to political movements. In the context of visual culture, the notion of "Seeing Differently" is central to understanding how Afrofuturism provides an alternative perspective. Afrofuturism invites viewers to see beyond conventional norms, envisioning a future where difference is celebrated rather than marginalized.

Angela Davis's iconography becomes a crucial component in the visual history of Afrofuturism, where identity is not confined by external expectations but defined by one's own terms. In "Seeing Differently," Amelia Jones theorizes the relationship between identity and visual history, emphasizing how visual representations contribute to the construction of identity. Davis's evolution from political prisoner to iconic Afrofuturist figure represents a dynamic shift in visual history, challenging preconceived notions and inspiring new narratives. The feminist slogan "The personal is political" resonates strongly in Angela Davis's image and artworks like "Our Queen." Davis's personal journey, from incarceration to academic prominence, is intrinsically tied to her political activism. The Afrofuturistic representation of Davis as a queen signifies not only personal triumph but also a collective political statement. Mitchell's artwork encapsulates the personal and political dimensions, illustrating how Davis's identity and visual representation contribute to broader societal change.

Davis's Afrofuturistic iconography stands at the intersection of visual culture and political art, challenging historical norms and influencing contemporary discourse. Visual culture, as an essential aspect of Afrofuturism, becomes a tool for political expression and reclamation. Davis's image, whether as a professor, activist, or global icon, embodies the transformative potential of visual culture in shaping societal perceptions and advocating for political change. Angela Davis emerges as a powerful Afrofuturistic icon, navigating the realms of visual culture and political art to challenge historical norms and envision a future where identity and culture are redefined on individual terms. Through her iconic image and Mitchell's Afrofuturist artwork, Davis becomes a symbol of resistance, empowerment, and inclusivity. Afrofuturism, with Davis at its forefront, invites a reevaluation of visual culture's role in political expression, paving the way for a more dynamic and inclusive cultural narrative. The concept of worldview, as discussed by Amelia Jones in "Seeing Differently," adds another layer to the Afrofuturistic exploration. Davis's visual representation, both in her iconic images and Mitchell's artwork, offers a distinct world view that challenges and expands societal perspectives. Afrofuturism, with Davis at its forefront, becomes a lens through which alternative worldviews are explored, emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives and challenging the dominant culture.

References:

Jones, Amelia. Seeing Differently. https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Differently-History-Theory-Identification/dp/0415543835

"Afrofuturism and Its Possibility of Elsewhere: The Power of Political Imagination." The Conversation, https://theconversation.com/afrofuturism-and-its-possibility-of-elsewhere-the-power-of-political-imagination-166002.

"Wearing My Afro: Always a Political Act." The New Republic, https://newrepublic.com/article/122515/wearing-my-afro-always-political-act

"Afrofuturism: How Black Creatives Point to a Brighter Future." Domestika, https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/6930-afrofuturism-how-black-creatives-point-to-a-brighter-future

"Afrofuturism." UCLA Newsroom, https://newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/afrofuturism.

"Artist Profile: Erin LeAnn Mitchell." Ruckus Journal, https://ruckusjournal.org/Artist-Profile-Erin-LeAnn-Mitchellh.

"Our Queen" by Erin LeAnn Mitchell, National Museum of African American History and Culture, https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2010.55.2.

[marikraushaar]

'Precarity' chapter #9 My precarity is a white european precarity. PS:Please read this groundbreaking book by @_angeladavis1944 💜💜💜 #precarity #comic #comicseries #aquarellzeichnung #precarityseries #comicartist #womenrace&class #angeladavis #mediterraneo #maremortum #seenotrettung #aylankurdî #alankurdi (en Mare Morto) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnevs4Wjn-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cardula]

#8 march - Angela Yvonne Davis /born January 26, 1944/ is an American political activist, philosopher, academic and author. #cardula #march8 #internationalwomwn’sday #activist #womns’sright #portrait #design #angeladavis https://www.instagram.com/p/CpanPaxDzJP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"Carceral feminism," which is a term that has begun to circulate recently—carceral feminisms, that is to say, feminisms that call for the criminalization and incarceration of those who engage in gender violence—do the work of the state. Carceral feminisms do the work of the state as surely as they focus on state violence and repression as the solution to heteropatriarchy and as the solution, more specifically, to sexual assault. But it does not work for those who are directly involved in the repressive work of the state either. As influenced as many police officers may be by the racism that criminalizes communities of color and this influence is not limited to white police officers; Black police officers and police officers of color are subject to the same way in which racism structurally defines police work—but even as they may be influenced by this racism, it was not their individual idea to do this. So simply by focusing on the individual as if the individual were an aberration, we inadvertently engage in the process of reproducing the very violence that we assume we are contesting.

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Angela Y. Davis | Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

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Angela Davis, Civil Rights Activist and Shero

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Please give it a read or listen for

yourself, im trying to get more into

doing my own studies and research

[ug47]

Transform the world, all the time.

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"A woman is like a tea bag: You can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water."

— Eleanor Roosevelt

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Today In History Angela Davis, political activist, philosopher, academic, and author was born in Birmingham, AL, on this date January 26, 1944. Davis knew about racial prejudice from a young age; her neighborhood in Birmingham was nicknamed “Dynamite Hill” for the number of homes targeted by the Ku Klux Klan. As a teenager, Davis organized interracial study groups, which were broken up by the police. She also knew several of the young African American girls killed in the Birmingham church bombing of 1963. “As a black woman, my politics and political affiliation are bound up with and flow from participation in my people's struggle for liberation, and with the fight of oppressed people all over the world against American imperialism.” CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #cartermagazine #historyandhiphop365 #carter #angeladavis #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #powertothepeople https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4MThCrTqv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Angela Davis.

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🎷#ArtIsAWeapon @carnegiehall & @harlemstage present sax sensation LAKECIA BENJAMIN @lakeciab tonight, March 11, 2023, 7:30 PM at ��Harlem Stage 150 Convent Avenue (135th Street) Free but RSVP is required - harlemstage.org/events #HarlemStage #UptownNights #CarnegieHallCitywide • Reposted from HarlemStage.org In a special collaboration, Harlem Stage and Carnegie Hall co-present virtuosic saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin. Join us for this album release show celebrating Benjamin’s fourth studio album, Phoenix... Produced by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning drummer and composer, #TerriLyneCarrington, Phoenix is a deeply personal and expansive album of mostly original compositions, and featuring a star-studded lineup of guests, including #DianneReeves, #SoniaSanchez, #AngelaDavis, #WayneShorter, and #GeorgiaAnneMuldrow. Benjamin shares, “When we came out from the pandemic we weren’t allowed to be broken.” There is no question that Phoenix marks yet another stratospheric rise for an artist who resolutely knows what she wants to say and how to say it, all the while honoring her mentors and the traditions that have come before her. The New Yorker proclaims, “The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul — she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation.” Benjamin, born and raised nearby in Washington Heights, returns to her roots for a joyful evening of new music with a transcendent band. #LakeciaBenjamin #Phoenix #Jazz #Soul #FreeConcert #LiveMusic (at Harlem Stage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqEHxvOweg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[creativefya]

ANGELA DAVIS : Protest Art

By: Beltrán

The Revolutionary Orientation Department supplied Beltran with several photographs to use as sources for his poster. This print is his most famous work, from an image of Angela at a press conference in New York City on September 9, 1969 by photographer F. Joseph Crawford. Beltrán created Crawford’s photograph into an abstract work of art. The colors he used were deliberate with the red color combined with blue to evoke the U.S. flag while making it Angela’s flag.

Angela Davis is known for being wanted by the FBI with gun charges in connection to a crime she was later found not guilty of. She fled the US and gained a lot of support from Cuba and Germany as a communist. She is seen speaking which is a form of address in this protest art. 

Black Femicide : Stop The Violence: by Andria Jones 

For this protest art I took the inspiration of Beltran of Angela Davis, an activist, scholar and writer who advocates for the oppressed. She represents women, culture & politics.

This art is an original photo with a gloomy red filter for effect. The female symbol is placed translucently in front with only her eyes in the center, resembling a gun target. Her mouth is not in view because her words don't matter. Her afro is round big as she represents the black woman of America. The blue is also masculine energy targeting feminine energy. This is a protest of the rise of black femicide in America. The purpose is to wonder more about the black woman and what  black femicide actually is. 

Black femicide affects Black women and girls of all ages. The term is coined by Rosa Page, the founder of Black Femicide U.S., which is a movement to bring awareness to the extreme increase in the murders of black women and girls from within their own communities.

Almost 45% of black women have reported to experiencing physical and sexual violence. Pregnant Black women are 11 times more likely to experience femicide. 

Seeing, painting, and speaking are modes of address used to initiate a response by an artist. Both of these art pieces respond to political tension and issues as black women.

The digital art initiates a response towards stereotypes and bias against black women. Hyper independence and cultural norms keep black women stranded from seeking mental health when in need.  Black women should arm themselves for protection and survival. 

REFERENCES

Black Femicide: A Silent Public Health Crisis - ADVANCING KIDS

Trailing Angela Davis, from FBI Flyers to ‘Radical Chic’ Art | Collectors Weekly

Andria Jones

Philosophy of Art