Feminist of the Day for July 4th, 2009

Angela Davis
Educator, writer, organizer

"Revolution is a serious thing, the most serious thing about a revolutionary's life. When one commits oneself to the struggle, it must be for a lifetime."

Born: January 26th, 1944

Web Links:

• http://www.speakersandartists.org/People/AngelaDavis.html
• http://humwww.ucsc.edu/histcon/faculty_davis.htm
• http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/biography.asp?bioindex=505&category=civicMakers
• Spacefem.com page for Angela Davis

Information for this feminist contributed by spacefem.

Yesterday's feminist: Vibia Perpetua
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