Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971

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Artifact Overview

In 1970, Black Panther Party members used guns registered to political activist and educator Angela Davis during a deadly shoot-out. Davis was charged with murder and spent 18 months in jail. The transnational, grassroots "Free Angela Davis" campaign emerged in response to her incarceration, spreading awareness of Davis's imprisonment and calling for her release.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Newsletter

Subject Date

circa 1971

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.214.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in

Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971