Happy birthday! Angela Davis turns 80 today

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The iconic and legendary activist turns 80 on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
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Angela Davis is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed activists of her generation.

Popular activist Angela Davis has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Davis, a cultural icon

Born Angela Yvonne Davis in Birmingham on January 26, 1944, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Davis' not just a great activist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Angela hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Angela Davis as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Angela, you're the best!

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