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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis relaxes during a day off from her trial, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis standing in a room. The image is centered on Davis, who stands in front of a coach and side table. She wears a dark dress with a shawl over it; she carries a purse over her left shoulder and papers in her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.16
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis released from jail when her bail is granted, San Jose, February 23, 1972

February 23, 1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis being released on bail. She smiles widely while standing behind a man whose back is to the viewer. The two appear to stand in front of a car with a door open for entry. A woman carrying a messenger bag over…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.8
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis sits outside the courtroom during her trial, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis seated next to an unidentified man outside the courtroom during her trial. The pair sit on a stone bench in front of a stone wall engraved with names. She wears an overcoat and holds a cigarette in her left…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.13
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis smokes a cigarette as she relaxes in the back yard of a supporter’s house during her trial, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis smoking a cigarette in her right hand. She looks over and past the viewer as a wisp of smoke curls in front of her face. She wears rings on her right ring finger, a dark shirt with horizontal stripes, and a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.17
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis Speaks at a Rally in DeFremery Park for George Jackson and the Other Soledad Brothers, Who Were on Trial for the Murder of a Guard at Soledad Prison. Next to Angela is Party Member James Burford, Oakland, California, 1970

1970, printed 2008

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A black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis speaking at a rally in DeFremery Park in Oakland, California. Davis is speaking into a microphone on a stand, gesturing with her hands, and holding a piece of paper in her right hand. Black Panther Party member…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.123.4
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis speaks at a rally, Oakland, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis on stage in front of a podium. She moves to touch her face with her left hand and wears a dark shirt. Two banners behind her on the stage read [FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS / ANGELA IS FREE!!!]. A man at…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.21
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis speaks in DeFremery Park at a Free Huey rally, Oakland, November 12, 1969

November 12, 1969; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis speaking at a Free Huey rally at DeFremery Park in Oakland, California. She stands at a microphone with left arm akimbo and a sheaf of papers in her right hand. She wears a striped dress and button depicting…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis speaks to the press at a press conference following her release on bail during her trial. L-R: Howard Moore (lawyer), Fania Jordan (sister), Angela. Franklin Alexander stands behind Angela, San Jose, February, 1972

February 1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis, her lawyer Howard Moore, and her sister Fania Davis seated in front of over a dozen microphones at a press conference following Angela Davis's release on bail. Standing behind the Davises is Franklin…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.11
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis stands outside the courtroom during her trial, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis. She looks off to the viewers' left. She wears earrings that are linked infinity symbols and a dark blouse under a striped garment. On back at top left in pencil is [1972 - San Jose]; at center is [Stephen…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.18
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis talks to security officer as she prepares to enter the courthouse during her trial, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis conversing with security officers on her way into the courthouse for trial. Two obscured figures are visible at left through bullet-proof glass with talk-throughs. Davis appears at right wearing an overcoat…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.12
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Photographs and Still Images

Angela Davis with her lawyer Howard Moore and her nephew on his birthday, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis, Howard Moore Jr., and Davis's nephew. Moore holds a pipe in his right hand and the child in his left arm while the child blows out a candle held in Davis's right hand. Unidentified individuals at far right…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.15
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Angela Davis with her sister Fania Jordan and Fania’s baby, San Jose, 1972

1972; printed 2021

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A black-and-white archival print of Angela Davis holding her niece, Eisa. Davis's sister Fania stands next to her and touches her daughter's face. An unidentified woman looks on in the background. Angela Davis wears a ribbed sweater with a striped shawl or…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.11.10
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Film & Television

Angela E. Gibbs

1954–

Angela Elayne Gibbs (born April 17, 1954) is an American actress. She has acted professionally since the 1970s in films such as Cleopatra Jones, The Healers, and The Naked Cage. She later went on to act in films including Drumline, Think Like A Man, and…

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Literature

Angela Flournoy

Biography

Angela Flournoy is an American writer. Her debut novel, The Turner House, won the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award and was shortlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. It was also shortlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction,…

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Arts & Performance

Angela Griffin

1976–

Angela Mellissa Griffin (born 19 July 1976) is an English actress, television presenter, and director who has been active on British television since the early 1990s. She is best known for portraying the roles of Fiona Middleton in the ITV soap opera…

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Arts & Performance

Angela Hennessy

Biography

Angela Hennessy is an American artist and educator. She holds an MFA and is an associate professor at the California College of the Arts, and co-founder of SeeBlackWomxn. Hennessy teaches courses on visual and cultural narratives of death in contemporary art.

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Arts & Performance

Angela Hill

1988–

Angela Patrice Hill (born January 12, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was formerly signed with the Invicta Fighting Championships, where she was the…

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Literature & Journalism

Angela Johnson (writer)

1961–

Angela Johnson (born June 18, 1961) is an American writer of children's books and poetry, with over 40 books to her credit since beginning her writing career in 1989. Her children's picture books are simple yet poetic stories about African-American…

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Visual Arts

Angela M. Rivers

1953–

Angela M. Rivers (born 1953 in Champaign, Illinois) is an African American artist and curator, currently living in Chicago.

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Arts & Performance

Angela Means

Biography

Angela Means is an American actress, comedian, and model. Her best-known works include Friday (1995), in which she played the role of Felisha. She gained popularity when a phrase from the film – "Bye, Felisha" – gained media coverage and became a meme.

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Literature

Angela Robinson

1971–

Angela Robinson (born February 14, 1971) is an American film and television director, screenwriter and producer. Outfest Fusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival awarded Robinson with the Fusion Achievement Award in 2013 for her contribution to LGBTQ+…

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Politics & Public Life

Angela Stanton-King

1977–

Angela Stanton-King (born February 19, 1977) is an American author, television personality and conservative speaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent two years in prison for conspiracy and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump a decade after…

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Arts & Performance

Angela V. Shelton

Biography

Angela V. Shelton is an American actress and comedian. Her television credits include Mr. Show with Bob and David, Grounded for Life, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Hulu original series Quick Draw Shelton was a contestant on the NBC reality series I'm…

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Literature

Angela Winbush

1955–

Angela Lisa Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. Winbush has sold over 10 million albums and…

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