Angela Davis: A Revolutionary Roadmap for Building a Better Future

Stay informed and engaged! Don't miss out on our captivating weekly episodes that dive deep into the heart of our economy, culture, and politics. SUBSCRIBE HERE    / @lauraflandersandfriends   With so many urgent crises tugging at our hearts, from war, to climate, to discontent and violence, people want to know: How do we set priorities and do the right thing, especially as that relates to building a better world, and to an election that seems both problematic and the most important of our time? If anyone can ground us thoughtfully in this moment, with all of its challenges and all its potential, it’s renowned professor, activist, scholar and writer Angela Davis. In her writing, lecturing and many decades of activism, Davis has shown a unique ability to pull competing struggles into a single story — a story of systems and power. In this special first episode of "Laura Flanders & Friends" (formerly, The Laura Flanders Show), Laura is joined by Angela Davis, a leading voice in the movement for abolition and feminism who has lots to share about her evolution and how decades of activism are coming together in this moment. From Palestine to elections, to our carceral state and collective liberation, this kickoff conversation is packed with Davis’ insight and the teachings from her latest book “Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1”. What has Davis learned in her 80 years as a freedom fighter? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on the words of the late poet and essayist June Jordan, who writes, “I was born a Black woman/and now/I am become a Palestinian.” “When vast numbers of people come together to defend a vision of the future that they would like to see, this is how change happens. It doesn't happen because we elect a particular person to office.” - Angela Y. Davis “[In] Birmingham, Jewish people were the very first white people to support the struggle against racism . . . Here in the US and in other parts of the world, it's actually Jewish people, young Jewish people who are in the forefront of the struggle against Zionism.” - Angela Y. Davis Guest: Angela Y. Davis: Professor, Activist, Scholar & Writer; Author, Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1. 🎧 PODCAST: Prefer to listen? Subscribe to the LF&F podcast for new episodes every week (Available 4/8): https://lauraflanders.simplecast.com/... ✏️ SHOW NOTES: Visit our Patreon for Show Notes and learn more about this week's episode (Available 4/10):   / 101949338   📚 Check out our Book of the Week on BOOKSHOP*: “Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1” by Angela Y. Davis: https://bookshop.org/a/22992/97816425... (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. LF&F is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Laura Flanders & Friends is non-commercial independent media that relies on the contributions of viewers and listeners. DONATE TODAY at https://lauraflanders.org/donate/ or consider becoming a PATREON partner at   / lauraflandersandfriends   🔔 Subscribe to get weekly episodes that prompt you to think critically about the world around you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the 'Like' button and share it with your network. 📩 Newsletter: For more in-depth analysis, including uncut interviews and commentaries, subscribe to our free newsletter at lauraflanders.org. 🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? Patreon subscribers help us make our full, uncut conversations and audio extras free and available to everyone! Join our growing family today! patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriends Credits: Executive Producer: Laura Flanders Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor Development Director: Sarah Miller Senior Video Editor: David Neumann Creative Designer & Video Editor: Nat Needham Audio Director: Jeannie Hopper Communications Director: Janet Hernandez Executive Assistant: Nady Piña Thumbnail photo of Angela Davis by KK Ottesen. 0:00 - 5:22 Angela Davis on Gaza 5:23 - 10:29 Black Feminism and the Movement Against Zionism 10:30 - 15:46 Democracy, Elections, and Mass Movements 15:47 - 21:05 Lessons in Organizing from the Pandemic 21:06 - 26:09 June Jordan & Closing Commentary