Angela Davis on Assassination & Legacy of Malcolm X, Her Exclusion from AP Black Studies and More

We speak with renowned scholar and activist Angela Davis on the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. Davis is delivering a keynote address Tuesday at the Shabazz Center in New York, formerly the Audubon Ballroom, where the iconic Black leader was killed on February 21, 1965. Davis says Malcolm is still vital to understanding racism, power and justice in the United States and beyond. "Malcolm always placed these issues in a larger context, and I think that we can learn a great deal from that legacy today," says Davis. She also responds to recent moves by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and others to restrict the teaching of African American history, calling it an effort to "turn the clock back" on racial progress.
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[@Rose-xj4hv]

"Three of my most favorite quotes I post here: I will unite with anyone to do good and no one to do bad."~ Fredrick Douglas "The Media is the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and make the guilty innocent. They control the minds of the masses." ~ Malcom X "If you are not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." ~ Malcolm X

[@Rose-xj4hv]

Also, since we seem to be heading over into a Thermal Nuclear Abyss, I wanted to encourage Amy to invite Scott Ritter back on her show, asap. What he knows about the Ukrainian and Russian conflict is not being heard enough. It's a more accurate account than the propagandized one that most Americans are being fed, once again. SCOTT RITTER is the US Marine and former UN WMD's Inspector who tried to TELL the TRUTH regarding Iraq before the US INVASION. He is and EXCELLENT source to hear the deeper truths about this $100 billion dollar give away to the Military Industrial Complex. And kudos to Amy for having him on her shows in 2003 to expose the lies of the Bush Administration. Ritter's knowledge about this conflict is important! Very important! AND the stakes have never been higher! Ritter and many other experts are saying, WE ARE AT THE BRINK OF A THERMAL NUCLEAR CONFRONTATION with Russia. He again is doing his best to stop this insanity! He tried to tell the world in 2003 that Iraq did NOT have WMD's. But of course the Military Industrial Complex who actually runs this country, did NOT want the public to know that fact. I wish Amy would have Ritter back on her show. He has been on many times in the past conflicts. Jeffrey Sachs and Scott Ritter are basically saying the same thing as SB below. Also Jeffrey Sachs is a credible and good alternative source. SB Comments: " @The Lightning Count you seems to be quite disinformed, the US have a big share of responsibility for this war, the democratically elected president Yanukovich was forced to leave by a coup that was backed by the US in wich some neofascist groups played an important role. Ethnic Russians were regularly discriminated against and in some cases killed by these ultranationalist groups for example dozens of them were burnt alive in Odessa during a pro Russia protest. Crimea has been historically Russian and there was a strategically important Russian naval base there, even after Ukraine independence, to protect that base was one of the main reasons why Russian occupied Crimea. The overwhelming majority of Crimeans people are pro Russian the same can be said for most of Eastern and southern Ukraine. There were some peace talks in Minsk wich Merkel admitted were just to give Ukraine some time to prepare Ukraine for war. A cease fire agreement was reached but then Ukraine shelled civilians in the Dombass for years. Then there's Zelensky coming out from nowhere, his relationship with kolomoinsky (an Ukrainian oligarch who used a private neofascist militia to protect his interests), who sponsored his campaign which was based on the promise of reaching an agreement with Russia but who followed a very pro nato, and quick rearming policy and never shown any political will to find a peaceful solution to this conflict." ALSO: I'm sharing this little known fact: Allen Dulles, CIA Chief when JFK was president, was asked if he was concerned about a controversial CIA matter, he said, "No, because most Americans don't read." Scanning some of the comments here, it truly amazes me just how ill informed so many still are re: the Ukraine and Russian War, Nato and US foreign policies. Did you know that JFK and Allen Dulles were enemies? That JFK fired Dulles and said he was going to, "blow up the CIA into a thousand pieces"? That Dulles who was Kennedy's sworn enemy gets appointed to the Warren Commission. WOW! A sworn enemy of President Kennedy is put in charge of determining who assassinated him? And then so many scratch their heads and wonder why we are where we are today. It's a fact look up! Show less

[@robertmarmaduke9721]

When Obama had an American Muslim assassïnated, where was Elijah Mohammed? When Obama went back and slaughtered the poor man's two teenage children, where was Angela Davis?

[@hazelphinelamptey6322]

Well said

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Right On

[@Jesse-gr2xo]

Thank you. Still true.

[@melbamartinez2183]

Ms Davis is correct Malcolm prophecy is valid today ;as it was then . He warned us of our future. His prophecies are so profound; that you could hear his speeches today without changing a word . Respect and lots of love to Prof. Davis .

[@AudioPervert1]

Keep yacking keep swallowing capsules of historicism everyday...

[@PC-tc5je]

He was correct. Don’t trust them white liberals

[@NightmansSexyHands]

What does that tell you about our inability to affect change within our own people? How many decades must pass and we have no growth? Spiritually, economically, socially, professionally- we are stagnant with our hands out for scraps. This is why we fail.

[@josephengland2297]

@Nightman’s Sexy Hands Too true been having conversations like this with my parents for years now. What our people tend to do well is engage in man-centered idolatry, play crayon politics(government created " race baiting"), destroy our physical,mental, and spiritual temples with hazardous generationnal ignorance,engaging in the perpetual cycle of victimhood theft tactics, and lastly destroy our own seed via abortions/destruction of the nuclear family all for the sake of practicing narcissistic behavior.

[@discernment8963]

Although loathe to the Leftist narrative for them to admit, the incredible parallels to Paul Harvey's prophetic statement's around the same time are nothing short of amazing.

[@yourmother2739]

Knowledge is power - Malcolm X

[@Shabazz588]

🇹🇷

[@idread3523]

Nah. Applied Knowledge is power

[@saterialharris7921]

I would add to that, that applied knowledge is powerful. Great point

[@isaiahd5396]

@@Shabazz588 Malcolm was killed by the Muslim brotherhood

[@leslie2317]

@@saterialharris7921 it's nice to have pen, pencil,tablet,internet and good friends

[@paultrought267]

Malcolm doesn't need or require understanding from the American state. He is an Revolutionary for people all around the world as well as the African american community.

[@RobinHerzig]

Yes but that requires reading, searching + consuming info. At least watching videos about Malcolm… Godfather of Harlem dramatizes some of Malcolm's struggle too 🙂

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

@@RobinHerzig malcolm's struggles: it's a good thing to acknowledge that he had them and hadn't figured everything out by 39. when he said "the chickens are coming home to roost" when kennedy was murdered, he may not have realized that he'd die the same way 15 months later although in first pages of his autobiography, he said he expected to die violently.

[@ahsanjafri9667]

100%

[@n.m6249]

Especially in South Africa. He was fighting for us while we were oppressed by apartheid

[@elizabethdavis2877]

@@RobinHerzig i

[@damonreeves]

Rest in Power Malcolm X. Stay Strong Keep Informed B1 Family ✊🏽❤️🇱🇾

[@SacClass650]

I mean, he was a racist; until he reformed in the end I suppose.

[@yourmother2739]

@@SacClass650 He continued to grow intellectually all his life.

[@jeanwaysome3532]

​@@SacClass650 Well at least he came to his senses, can't say that for all ,some show one face to Blk ppl, but behind closed doors ,the Truth lives,.

[@IRun4Ultra]

@@SacClass650 yes he was a MARXISTS 100% MARXISTS. A KKK BLACK MARXISTS

[@NatTurner1555]

@@SacClass650 what's your definition of racist?

[@mildredmartinez8843]

I don't think we have fully grasped the importance of Malcolm X's life and his contribution to the struggle of all of the world's oppressed people. Long live Malcolm's life and legacy. We must work to make his dream come true.

[@willieduffie4967]

We must continue carrying the " torch" for our brothers Malcolm & Martin....

[@joejones9520]

the greatest thing yall could do is calm down, obey the law and go to school.

[@music_istherapy8860]

​@@joejones9520 Yall? Stay in your lane😒

[@joejones9520]

@@music_istherapy8860 yall love stereotyping.

[@dranchd6571]

@@joejones9520 The greatest thing that the high IQ, civilised, first world people can do is say no to dopiates.

[@n.m6249]

As a black South African I always say 39 years is the age legend leave the earth. Real legends died at 39, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Steve Biko, Che Guevara, Thomas Sankara. They all passed on at 39 🙏🏾

[@hazelphinelamptey6322]

Wow I didn’t realize that thank you for pointing that out

[@n.m6249]

@@hazelphinelamptey6322 it's quite phenomenal

[@katrinabowers8505]

Wow

[@willieduffie4967]

Wow!

[@nickkorkodylas5005]

Che Guevara hated Blacks.

[@jayaye9926]

When I was in 10th grade, my Biology teacher made us write a 1 page paper on Malcolm X. (Yes, you read that correctly) because someone called him a civil rights leader. It was Friday. He wanted it on Monday. I read his biography (I was a voracious reader). Changed my life.

[@chrisman234]

What an injustice was done to both Malcolm X and Dr King, both important leaders that helped frame our country.

[@yuy290]

He was killed by negroes

[@PC-tc5je]

King watched a rape happen and laughed..

[@zo9632]

"There is no greater threat to blacks than a white liberal". - Malcolm X

[@daughterofdiaspora]

And white racists in general

[@knowledgeispower36]

What does that have to do with video ?

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Well now It's the white wing Republicans Who are our domestic terrorists

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

@@knowledgeispower36 I think he was just posting a Malcolm X statement

[@ahsanjafri9667]

@@knowledgeispower36 oh, it is very, very relevant to today.

[@BB504_.]

"Who taught you to hate your own kind" 💯 - Malcolm X ❤️ RiP legend Rip Tyre Nichols 🙏

[@nataliehenderson8657]

Black men are weak dummies black men hate themselves stop blaming white men

[@Keithlfpieterse]

Ms Angela Davis, you inspired me as a teenager growing up under Apartheid in South Africa in 1972. Half a century later you still do! RESPECT! I wish you many productive and creative moments in the years ahead. THANK YOU - and thanks to Democracy Now for having you on the program!

[@RobinHerzig]

Dr Davis has been on DN! many times before if you wanna search earlier interviews 🙂

[@Keithlfpieterse]

@@RobinHerzig : Thanks for the info. I have been following her interviews and documentaries about her over the years. Have a Good day!

[@andreabrown4541]

​@@Keithlfpieterse Have you read her essay - manifesto - written during her incarceration?

[@Keithlfpieterse]

@@andreabrown4541 : Hi Andrea, thanks for the tip. I spent thirteen years in exile in The Netherlands and was unable to attend my father's funeral in South Africa. That explains why I sometimes "zap" away from essays about incarceration. On two occasions I had the honor of meeting and briefly talking to Nelson Mandela. Just like Auschwitz survivors there are Black folks like myself who continue to carry the torch of freedom without having the spotlights focus on their personal history. I promise to read "Manifesto" now simply because you have made the effort - taken your time and energy - and have brought it to my attention. It is important for you otherwise you would not have mentioned it, and as of now, it is important to me that I read it. I promise to respond via this thread. Thank you and I wish you all of the best.

[@Keithlfpieterse]

@@andreabrown4541 : P.S. I am a Black Boomer and PROUD of it and I would like to share something with you because I am that way inclined. When people stimulate me by suggesting I read something hitherto outside of my familiar surroundings I try to offer them something small in return as a sign of appreciation. My reading list is headed by Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and a special mention: "The Invisible Man" - which I sometimes am? - by Ralph Ellison. STAY STRONG GOOD WOMAN!

[@AfroHairScience]

I love the way she called out DE&I and it's purpose. And how all of this should have been handled IMMEDIATELY after slavery. Which is what Dr. Joy DeGruy's, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome covered. Malcom X was not for LIP service and "trying." She's right, we need JUSTICE. Angela Davis is so eloquent with her responses. She makes you wanna get into GOOD TROUBLE.

[@epic6434]

She shouldn't be so elusive on this topic and the evidence with direct effect like using DeSantis to make an argument of racism is more agitation and when it comes to Malcolm he was the one who went to the FBI and had enough proof on Elijah Muhammad to get him deported and who knows what the N.O.I. does in secret but if you've heard of the N.O.Y. Nations of Yahweh had members killed and that's not mentioned in the name of black history is propaganda to leave out the criminal potential of exclusive grouping.

[@curtiswatkins1192]

Dr. Joy DeGruy on post traumatic Slaves Syndrome is the reason for reparation.

[@olliemck60]

DEI should have precluded slavery, certainly should have followed the declaration of independence and precluded the civil war, but if not should have followed the civil war and precluded jim crow. DEI is long overdue and the de satan is blocking it again.

[@AfroHairScience]

@@curtiswatkins1192 Now we talking! 💯💯💯❤️🖤💚

[@acebrown9656]

My father was my first role model in my life. Malcolm X was my second role model. I am a second grade teacher in Maryland and Malcom X was the first African American who I introduced to my second grade scholars. A week later after I introduced Malcolm X to my class, majority of my scholars wanted to learn more information about Malcolm X. I was extremely impressed from their interest of Malcolm X so I was delighted to share more important details about my role model. If we as teachers share information about our history, just maybe our children will grow up to love and respect one another. Be blessed and balanced my brothers and sisters!!

[@PC-tc5je]

Did you teach them that the NOI is a bunch of phonies too?

[@MasterQuan808]

If My Hero was still alive in 2023 this world 🌎 would be way different now .

[@halo00h27]

Malcom X will and always been my mentor. I listen to him everyday till he came in my dreams.

[@clydebermingham121]

Addressing matters as Human Rights issue , above Civil Rights is certainly vital & key 💥🙏🏽💥

[@verycaring2387]

Great interview💜 Davis has such an important role in educating. Knowing that she is promoting the humanitarian facets of Malcom X makes me PROUD once again. The stigma is melting away. Scholarly speakers who can teach why human rights is THE cornerstone to our societal development are so needed. RIP Malcom X💜 We love you Angela Davis.🎉 Thank you Amy as well for your excellent questions, we discover together💜

[@bidhrohi12]

She's being deceptive. Malcolm was killed by black members of NOI. And there's no honor in lying to push an ideology.

[@Fiawordweaver]

Written so powerfully and spreading empowerment. 🎉

[@gmw3083]

Blindered. How come she can't face the reality of what DeSantis said in the clip. Black history has nothing to do with trans story hour.

[@berniv7375]

@@gmw3083 All oppression is connected. What I would like to know... Why is there no mention of Ms AD being vegan and of veganism being the only revolutionary dynamic capable of ending all injustices and transforming our world. This is possible because the vegan revolution is universal whereas all other revolutionary dynamics have been limited in scope due to human centric thinking. 🌱

[@ryancouture1436]

@@berniv7375 Is veganism a global revolution? Any notion of a vegan revolution seems to rest primarily in privilege spaces. I'd be curious to learn more about the universality of veganism, history of it, etc. To me it seems like a fairly recent identity curated in response to the horrors of factory animal husbandry. am I wrong?

[@MacAutomationTips]

Hmmm, odd interview questions. The episode was supposed to be about Malcolm X but Amy and Gonzalez stopped asking questions connected with Malcolm and started asking about contemporary issues. Ms. Davis correctly tried to turn the interview back to Malcolm.

[@intheuniversekey]

I seen the agenda as well

[@carlotta8891]

Yes, I paused as well...

[@Xilla-posseLgendary]

Amy always push an agenda, as a side note Malcom has been killed by the nation of islam, of which if he know how islam also discriminates blacks n called them raisin head, and the longest slavery under islam of blacks, 1400 years, he mention such people as democrats liberals n republicans, how liberal say they are your friends but have the same agenda against blacks, hijacked ther black civil rights of black Americans, n feminist gays n illegal immigrants to their place because of Obama n many race Hustlers,facts, but that part amy will never show, she is an agent agenda driven

[@williehilljr.4579]

That's the media and white liberals that Malcolm X warned the world about. That man remains an ever evolving teacher and will be so for years th come! The American media led to Malcolm's legacy being grossly misunderstood.

[@brucesnow7125]

Because what Malcolm X fought against still persists. That is why they brought up those issues. Maybe listen instead of acting like a complete hog.

[@jamalrobinson2159]

My respect for this warrior queen is immeasurable...salute Queen Angela...Salute brother Malcolm ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@MrJacobrabbit]

Yes

[@tonyortiz1890]

Indeed true warriors I’ll always honor these Queens and kings.

[@DPiii127]

She was just shown a manifest of the mayflower with her white ancestor on the list😂

[@jamalrobinson2159]

@@DPiii127 expand on that for me please Danny...tell me more

[@DPiii127]

@@jamalrobinson2159 you can find the video clip with a little effort. It really was disturbing for her. You can see it in her body language

[@NatTurner1555]

"Power is the ability to define phenomena and make it act in a desired manner." Huey P. Newton

[@heydayma10513]

We Need..More Malcolm X!

[@Marxist2]

Angela Davis is a magnificent human being,thank you for having her on this important date.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

When I was in college a classmate gave me two books. The autobiography of Malcolm X and Introduction to Socialism. Changed my life forever.

[@Seabrook1982]

Thank you Democracy Now and Amy for bringing newsworthy and important news to the rest of us. You stand apart in the best of ways.

[@Seabrook1982]

And Angela Davis, you are a timeless inspiration to us all.

[@PC-tc5je]

Colonizers..

[@sylviewalker7560]

"Normalcy....never again" MLK everyone's rights are human rights...we will never be whole unless we are all whole.

[@jeanwaysome3532]

🔥🔥🔥 Exactly.

[@RobinHerzig]

Excellent quote 👏

[@jefferyjones970]

Racism and police brutality doesn't make us whole.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

@@jefferyjones970 I think that was the point

[@josef.negrete9522]

Rest in power, my organizer. Lets not forget he was a tremendous organizer

[@jeanwaysome3532]

So proud how true u were to u N yr ppl, yr an true hero, No pretending to b what yr not, gone too soon, but Never will b . forgotten 🎉🎉❤️.Mr. Malcom X 👑.

[@fafanua]

Thank you comrade Davis for reminding us on the global perspective our late brother Malcom X underscored. May Allah be well pleased with him. Bless his family and all people of peace n justice loving.

[@PC-tc5je]

Have you read the Quran?

[@etcetera3282]

Angela Davis, one of the phenomenal women in history! May God bless you with long life & good health.

[@henmich]

OMG... I wish I could throw her racist colonizer past in the face of every race hustler in the comment section.... HAHAHAHA.. hows that opinion of her holding up now????

[@dominiquejones3805]

The infamous Afro

[@etcetera3282]

@@dominiquejones3805 got sth to say???

[@dominiquejones3805]

@@etcetera3282 ? Do u know how prolific her afro was?

[@etcetera3282]

@@dominiquejones3805 I got your point...it just wasn't unambiguous for me. Or may be I'm just not smart.😃 😊 🙂

[@mosesraah-shammahreedsjr6936]

After my dear Daddy, Malcolm X is my hero!

[@MrJacobrabbit]

The fight never ends

[@Mma-basement-215]

Y'all fight with each other and blame white people for all your problems... I never did anything to anyone.. but I don't have all white schools or white dating apps I don't have all white TV bunch of Hippocrates.. the janissaries were the first standing army in Europe there a white Christian slaves.. of the Ottoman empire ... 1400 you know that ... White men are the most oppressed and it's not close.. you know it

[@djs3741]

I live in Lansing Michigan and I hate that I missed Angela Davis. Been following her since the 60's. She was at MSU.

[@christophemuhigira4679]

I love you, Ms Davis...since I was a teenager awakening to my Black identity and the injustices committed against All Black People...your intellectual approach of fighting and resistance 💪 have always inspired me all my life. I am 60 now and free!

[@DPiii127]

Well hate to break it to you so late in life but she is a colonizer. They recently showed her the manifest from the Mayflower with her family member among the 100 or so white folks. 😂

[@johnkingsley2689]

Thank you Democracy Now for this interview, and thank you especially to Angela Davis for such clarity and brilliant analysis as ever. An injustice to one is an injustice to all, and none of us will be free until we are all free. A luta continua

[@deloreswillis9224]

Yessssss❤

[@patricklucas8008]

Malcolm was a fearless leader who came to make change. Unfortunately that is taboo in this corrupt Matrix.

[@The_nqeen]

Malcolm X was trying to fight for our rights (Black dignity) in the USA. His life was cut short and left his family without emotional, financial, and physical support. The families are fighting for his RIGHT. I LOVED Malcolm. I learned about him when I came to this country in 1989.

[@aarondigby5054]

His family sued the federal government for complicity and collusion in his death and won, four of his (MX's) daughter's have law degrees. His is our royal family.

[@PC-tc5je]

Until he realized color doesn’t mean anything…

[@CEELOW3000]

GOD bless you Angela - a life long Champion of Human Rights … Fly High King Malcolm 👑🙏🏿🤲🏿🕊

[@henrysmith8209]

NOT

[@hezekiahwallace2412]

Turns out Angela Davis is a descendant from people on the mayflower and slaveowners and a member of the KKK.

[@CEELOW3000]

@@hezekiahwallace2412 why is that relevant?

[@chrislubs1341]

Recommend "The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley by Malcolm X", Alex Haley, et al.

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

Abundantly Blessed to inhabit Earth at the same time as these 2 amazing women, Angela Davis and Amy Goodman

[@idrisnewton4552]

Malcolm was a man of peace who was always ready for battle if he needed to be. That was his message. Be treated and treat others justly/fairly but protect yourself at all times. "Trust in the lord, but tie up your camel"

[@numbersix8919]

Somebody has been watching Sinbad movies......me too.

[@mickelsmickle8668]

Love Angela Davies and Amy

[@heydayma10513]

Malcolm Had Brains of Steel..Sorely Missed and Never Forgotten!

[@southernladybrown5092]

🙏🏿 sister Davis still putting in work 🌷love that Afro 🔥

[@willieduffie4967]

There's a lot of knowledge inside that "Fro".....

[@DPiii127]

She’s not really a sister. She’s a colonizer. They showed her the Mayflower manifest with a member of her family among the 100 or so white folks😂

[@southernladybrown5092]

@@DPiii127 I'm pretty sure someone Photoshop. She knows they are enemies she's not a colonizer don't spread that around

[@pauldouglas4158]

Listened to her speak at UCSB in 1970 very inspiring

[@ungratefulninja4535]

Much respect & Rest In Power X 💜

[@genxer6928]

He praised Pedo leader soo Uhhh there’s no rest for wicked

[@ungratefulninja4535]

@@genxer6928 oh really... go ahead & send me that link where he does that or you're a lier.

[@nawa240]

The disrespect the media in America shows against Malcom X surprises me and it's even worse to think most prominent African Americans can barely mention his name because of fear of being labelled extremist.

[@grahamvermish5955]

Despite being attacked with racism he continued to pursue his ideals. Like MLK a significant loss to harmony.

[@PC-tc5je]

MLK wasn’t a saint.. dude witnessed a rape and laughed

[@grahamvermish5955]

@@PC-tc5je I am unaware of that allegation and hope it has no merit.

[@PC-tc5je]

@Graham Vermish look it up.. apparently there’s more to come out in the next couple of years

[@kincamell]

Peace to Malcom El Hajj Malik El Shabazz and his Fam.

[@LionessPatricia]

The fact that we are still seeking Justice, let's us know that people with power are keeping this quiet.

[@robertmarmaduke9721]

Great show. So nice to get away from the WOKE, to being _awakened,_ back in the day.

[@lessiesmith2017]

He really did try to rally the people to stand up and be counted as being human beings. I was a young girl when I discovered him. Now look at where we are today lost, confused on who we are, and just down right self-center. I love this African Proverbs "If you want to go faster go alone if you want to go further go together." Love and Gratitude

[@anikaelizabeth]

When he went to Mecca and denounced racism it was all over. He loved all races and understood mankind without a race. After he left Mecca he knew it was the soul not the race and they got upset!

[@berniekitts1786]

In my opinion we are all primarily spiritual beings. We happen to be born in different types of bodies. Beneath all of this we are all the same. We come here on a mission. We are tasked with learning to express love. This is our Universal context.

[@mistertruth8001]

MALCOLM X IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST LEADERS THAT AMERICA HAS EVER HAD!

[@amq148]

TOP 10? NO....THE BEST. HONEST/SINCERE/HIGHLY SPIRITUAL/ FOR THE MASSES....NO FAKE.... THEY BECAME JEALOUS/ENVIOUS OF THE BROTHER... MALCOLM'S UNCOMPROMISING STANCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST OF BLACK/BROWN PEOPLE'S AWARENESS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD TODAY.....THE SYSTEM IS PUSHING KING BECAUSE HE WASN'T A THREAT TO THEM.

[@radojkasvircic3981]

That is why he was assassinated. Those in power saw him as dangerous by bringing out the truth, they want masses to be manipulated and in conflict with each other , in that way it is easier to rule.

[@raymondwilson8005]

Ms Angela Davis - as regal, eloquent and beautiful as ever. A real inspiration to me coming up as a boy in 60s London, England. You, Malcolm and the other prominent figures who stood and fell during the struggles for justice, freedom and equality resonated with me as a 10 year old and still resonate now. May God continue bless you in the cause- we will succeed in the end.

[@diannaskare7829]

Namaskaram dear @AngelaDavis and @DemocracyNow for reporting about and interviewing True American Hero's!!!

[@trevorjennings]

Hello Dianna, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@moanahughes3593]

Would it be fair to say he advocated to behave in a proper manner to achieve what is moral and true whomever you may be, and be supportive of people's efforts of like minds everywhere...

[@IbnGreenberg]

Historically, it seems like any time we have some racial progress, there is a conscious effort to covertly or overtly digress in protest every time we show any inclination of equity.

[@dottie1142]

‼️

[@vinniecasqer840]

Why don't we bring Angela up to date? And she coul promote teaching contemporary racial history, such as Obama and Clinton's retro colonialist feat in wiping out the Lybian black population?

[@SacClass650]

What planet do you live on?

[@vinniecasqer840]

@@SacClass650 are you attempting rhetoric? Try again. What about Libya?

[@beautifulblackgoddess2567]

I believe she knows more than what she is saying. Look how the black panther was destroyed.

[@jameslove-vani797]

Angela Davis is one of the few Americans who would actually OWE were reparations passed, despite her words and career

[@DPiii127]

She’s a colonizer 😂

[@christophemuhigira4679]

Hearing YOU talking about our Black Prophet...is so comforting!

[@trevorjennings]

Hello Christophe, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@jennifersmith7696]

Malcolm X a true humanitarian. He wasn't just for black folks, he was for humanity! People are not allowed to be human. He spoke boldly about human rights being restricted. A true Hero! Rest in paradise Malcolm X your words declare your legacy. May he receive JUSTICE!

[@fawkewemf5616]

May 19, 1925 is his birthday

[@alhdafe]

That is the Born day. The actual birthday will start after the death. Relating to the history

[@fawkewemf5616]

@@alhdafe don't u think this should be explained better so we stop relying on govt explanations for everything ?? I don't want ppl getting misinformed bc of assumptions

[@jimsager3297]

If only he and Martin had lived, they both would be younger than Jimmy Carter. I really wish these people had lived, like Mandela did, think how our country could have only been better with their wisdom.

[@augustusb3501]

@@jimsager3297 That's why they deleted them. This place is a penal colony matrix 😎

[@kacthinkforyourself6968]

Definitely an informed and eye-opening interview. Brother Malcolm is missed. 👑🙏🏾🖤🔥

[@marigracemckay7244]

Malcolm X had his young 39 yo life was gunned to death 58 years ago. We all lost a growing-learning intellect born to reshape the world for a brighter, more humanitarian future.

[@marnyalken17]

Yes you got it right ms. Angela, the pushback is and will be very strong, because they don't want the truth to come out, and that we become truly free, but we must be content and strong!!!

[@russellbeverly94]

Thank you for a very informative narrative.

[@Teatea4L]

Angela is beautifu😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@ponzo1967]

Good to see Angela again. The mature and wiser Angela is interesting to me.

[@blaCMud]

ANGELA DAVIS??!! WOW ✊🏿This is HUGE

[@PC-tc5je]

She had/ has privileges too.. her ancestors were colonizers.. check it out

[@DPiii127]

Yep, they showed her the manifest from the Mayflower. She had a family among the 100 or so white folks

[@gingerchris7555]

Thank you so much for bringing this to national stage. It blows my mind how many people still do not see Malcolm's collective inclusive push for social justice.AngelaD is so eloquent and the keynote at Shabazz Center was on point.

[@jarellsafford]

I love Malcom X ❤🖤💚 ✊🏿

[@ahsanjafri9667]

I love him so much!!!! So much. Yes. Me too.

[@hazelphinelamptey6322]

I am so glad my parents who attended his rally to hear him speak when I was a baby they use to travel from the Bronx to Harlem just heard him speak.I met one of his twins while I was in Ghana in 2019 and his oldest daughter during a play in NYC.

[@ahsanjafri9667]

@@hazelphinelamptey6322 you're too lucky!!!

[@clickx8845]

Don’t forget Malcolm was also a radical pan-African internationalist. I agree with Ms Davies, he always put internal issues in America in a broader context of African people.

[@michaelpayne4096]

Ms. Davis Still has her big fro.❤

[@enginecrzy]

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

[@clara_art_kaz7]

Legendary Angela Davis

[@sandralofton7986]

Greeting from North Carolina! Sista Davis great NeWS! Stay blessed!bless Malcolm family!

[@trevorjennings]

Hello Sandra, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@miraclemorgan1061]

Let the Truth Be Told! Thanks our Beloved Sisters!

[@euiiiiiu]

I'VE ALWAYS ADMIRED ANGELA DAVIS FOR SPEAKING HER MIND

[@DPiii127]

She comes from a long line of colonizers. She was shown the Mayflower manifest that had her family member among the 100 or so white folks

[@euiiiiiu]

@@DPiii127 WOW! SO AMAZING AND INTERESTING! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@rhondagilliam2438]

You know I love you sister Angele Davis I Appreciate you my sister Teach black to me.

[@dawnwilliams3474]

Angela Davis and all the Black Panthers need justice.

[@blackdiamond306]

The system was and still is.

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Thank you for this valuable conversation!

[@trevorjennings]

Hello Anna, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@ngandosambalundula8183]

We proactive Pan-Africaniste take our hats off to you for affording our panafricanist heroes a worldwide platform on your DN channel! We also hugely appreciate your unemotional professionalism in affording us the voiceless viewers the opportunity to hear the other side of the same episode occurring left, right and centre! Unwavering support to u and DN guaranteed subscription!

[@ranakhatibthomas4031]

The world is a better place with Dr. Angela Davis in it (and Democracy Now for always including the voices of the often silenced and overlooked).

[@shysmoov]

Peace and Love Queen Angela❤❤❤🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾✨✨✨🔥🔥🔥🫡 💐💐💐

[@DPiii127]

Colonizer Angela. She was recently shown the manifest from the mayflower with a member of her family among the 100 or so white folks

[@RobinHerzig]

I'd like to watch the livestream when Dr Davis speaks tonight 👏 what time does it start?

[@chaffelhaye9259]

Love your show !! Your great lady ... You read with poise and clarity ,passion and professionalism.. I get alot education when watch your program..

[@bridgetfuller3434]

I love u Ms Davis please pray for me as I continue to pray for myself in this cruel world with everything peace love and blessings and I have twin granddaughters born on the assination of Malcom X

[@trevorjennings]

Hello Bridget, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??

[@lindafox1679]

Thank you Ms Davis. I very much appreciate your clarity. We need more of you.

[@Blkbeautee]

I love Angela Davis , glad to see her still rocking that beautiful fro! Critical race theory doesn't want their children to know they are monsters (Desantis

[@tonyortiz1890]

Indeed the fight goes on, we need younger warriors to take up the mantle, leave the violence, drugs, and prison, to our enemies it’s just a trap used to kill and maim us. If we don’t stand together, we will be destroyed

[@PC-tc5je]

Angela’s ancestors were some of the “monsters”. Will they teach about that too? Does CRT talk about Anthony Johnson?

[@claudettejacobs930]

RIP, Malcom X

[@gastonneal724]

Just was look for her KZbin channel, not there, but found mad haters of Dr. Davis. Makes me love her even more 😍.

[@rc-darkangel774]

The fact that Dr. King and Malcolm X were both 39 years old when they died is at best a very strange coincidence! I don't believe that and I think this fact also points to their killers.

[@bustavil6763]

I think Dark Brandon just started WW3

[@enkilm]

Let Davis speak about the Palestinians!

[@c.falcon5045]

I've always admired and loved both Brother Malcolm and Sister Angela!! They are truly historical African American figures! RIP BROTHER MALCOLM!!🙏🏾👑🖤🤎

[@ogo316]

Davis was an agent and informant

[@psmith2714]

Angela Davis found out her ancestors were on the mayflower and on her mother's side were slaves owners. She was shocked.

[@Linkx16]

Thanks Amy for this interview but you all did not mention the time of the stream of the event.