Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971
THF627594 / Special Issue of Muhammad Speaks: "Exclusive: Angela Answers 13 Questions," circa 1971 / front
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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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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
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