Quote by Angela Davis

As a black woman, my politics and political affiliation are bound up with and flow from participation in my people's struggle for liberation, and with the fight of oppressed people all over the world against American imperialism.

As a black woman, my politics and political affiliation are

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This quote expresses the personal connection between the speaker's identity as a black woman and her political beliefs. It emphasizes that her perspective and affiliation are deeply influenced by actively participating in the ongoing struggle for liberation of her own community as well as standing in solidarity with oppressed people globally. It highlights the intersectionality of her politics, recognizing the interconnectedness of different struggles and the fight against American imperialism.

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