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Activist, writer Angela Davis to deliver annual MLK Lecture

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Angela Davis will speak in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture on Feb. 3 (Provided)

By Laura Gallup, Student and Campus Life

Civil rights activist, writer and lecturer Angela Davis will speak on “The Struggle for Liberation Today” in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in Bailey Hall.

Davis is a professor emerita of history of consciousness and feminist studies at University of California, Santa Cruz.

“We are delighted to welcome the legendary Professor Angela Davis to Cornell University,” said Sharifa A. Wip, associate dean of students and director of Black Student Empowerment and co-chair of the event. “As one of the most influential voices in liberation and education, Angela Davis has dedicated her life to learning, empowering future generations and championing the Civil Rights Movement. Her unparalleled knowledge and firsthand experience offer invaluable insights that resonate with people from all backgrounds.”

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