11 chapters across the catalog
Marxist activist Angela Davis appeared at a protest in Denver to support students demanding that universities divest from companies tied to Israel. The rhetoric at these events is scrutinized, particularly regarding calls for financial transparency and the potential for peaceful protests to escalate into property damage.
Research from the Jones Collective and the Tinfoil Hat podcast explores the background of Fannie Willis' father, John Floyd. The segments detail his involvement with the Black Panthers and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), as well as his historical ties to activist Angela Davis.
Marxist activist Angela Davis discovers on the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that she is a descendant of a passenger on the Mayflower. The segment highlights her shock at learning her ancestors were among the founders of the United States.
Marxist activist Angela Davis expressed support for Joe Biden, arguing that he is a "pushover" who can be more effectively pressured by radical movements than Donald Trump. This comes amid media narratives praising female world leaders for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Activist and scholar Angela Davis appeared on Democracy Now to discuss the "conjuncture" of the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism. Davis, a self-described Marxist and former Black Panther, argued that the disproportionate deaths in Black and "Latinx" communities have rendered systemic flaws visible. The hosts criticize her rhetorical style and the academic encouragement of anti-American sentiment.
Angela Davis clarified that the "Defund the Police" movement is an abolitionist demand focused on shifting public funds from law enforcement to social services like mental health and housing. She criticized Joe Biden's "superficial" understanding of the movement. The discussion notes the irony of Davis calling for services "without arms," given her history with the Black Panthers and the subsequent Mulford Act in California.
Angela Davis, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute revoked a human rights award for activist Angela Davis due to her support for Palestinian rights. Davis expressed shock at the decision, calling it an attack on the "indivisibility of justice." The segment notes the irony of a veteran leftist being "de-platformed" by the very institutions she helped influence.
The CBC reports on the shift from fashion to political activism on Hollywood red carpets, featuring stylists like Carla Welch. Actresses such as Yara Shahidi and Millie Bobby Brown are highlighted for using their clothing to make statements on immigration, gun violence, and civil rights.
Michael Eric Dyson Funeral Oration and Trump Criticism
Michael Eric Dyson delivered a fiery speech at Aretha Franklin's funeral that included sharp criticisms of Donald Trump and a perceived slight toward Barack Obama. Dyson used alliterative insults to describe the President, calling him a "lugubrious leech" and a "doppelganger of deceit." The oration emphasized Franklin's activism for figures like Angela Davis and her deep roots in the black community of Detroit.
The Occupy movement has seen a rise in "human microphone" weddings in Philadelphia and appearances by activists like Angela Davis in Oakland. The "mic check" tactic was notably used to disrupt a speech by Governor Scott Walker in Chicago. The hosts praise the effectiveness of the tactic in frightening "elitists" and disrupting formal events.
During a speech in Oakland, activist Angela Davis used the human microphone to lead a call-and-response. The hosts highlight a specific moment where she seemingly led the crowd toward a demand for "free housing." They characterize Davis as an "old commie" using sophisticated programming tricks to influence the audience.
