Philosopher and political activist Angela Davis has, for decades, been a leading figure in anti-racist, feminist, socialist, and prison abolition movements. She is the author of over ten books on the topics. In 1970, Davis was arrested for her alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a judge and prosecutor in California. She was found not guilty in June 1972. This flyer advertises a June 29, 1972 fundraiser organized by the Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund to celebrate the verdict and to raise money for legal fees and the assistance of other political prisoners. Well-known artists and New York residents Ray Barretto, Pete Seeger, Carmen McRae, and Jerry Butler provided entertainment to accompany Davis’ speech.
Flyer Advertising an Evening with Angela Davis
- Description
- This flyer advertises a celebratory benefit event with Angela Davis. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of Angela Davis on the top right. The flyer reads [THE ANGELA DAVIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / Presents / A VICTORY / CELEBRATION / THURSDAY-JUNE 29- 7:30 P.M. / An Evening / with / Angela Davis / BENEFIT FOR ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS]. Performers are listed as [RAY BARRETTO / JERRY BUTLER / CARMEN MCCRAE / PETE SEEGER / VOICES OF EAST HARLEM / OSSIE DAVIS, M.C.]. Additional information about the event, ticket pricing, and where to buy tickets is printed underneath the illustration and text. The back of the flyer is blank except for two handwritten notes. On top, in graphite text, handwriting reads [M30669-1]. The date, [JULY 1972] is handwritten in blue in the bottom corner.
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Created by
- The Angela Davis Legal Defense Fund, American, founded 1972
- New York Committee to Free Angela Davis, American, founded 1971
- Subject of
- Angela Y. Davis, American, born 1944
- Jerry Butler Jr., American, born 1939
- Carmen McRae, American, 1920 - 1994
- Pete Seeger, American, 1919 - 2014
- Ossie Davis, American, 1917 - 2005
- Ray Barretto, American, 1929 - 2006
- Cyril Philip
- Date
- July 1972
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Type
- fliers (printed matter)
