

Civil Rights organization rescinds human rights award for Angela Davis after outcry
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has decided not to honor civil rights icon Angela Davis with its human rights awards after complaints poured in asking the organization to reconsider its decision. Davis’ was a crowning symbol of black, bold womanhood in the 1960s and 70s, and a legendary activist, author and scholar. She was a member of the Black Panther Party and the Communist Party USA. The award was set to be bestowed upon the legendary activist during the Annual Shut