The life of a strong person gets told in ‘Ms Davis’
I have read my share of graphic novels lately. Most of the time they have taken me on some exciting adventures. Sometimes they help tell the story of a historical figure, which can be a lot of fun to read. When I heard about Ms Davis, I will admit I didn’t know much about it. I was able to get a review copy for this graphic novel and here is my thoughts on it.
You can read the plot for Ms Davis here:
Born in 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, Angela Davis’ family fought in the civil rights movement against racial segregation enforced by the Ku Klux Klan. In 1968, she joined the Black Communist Party and traveled to Cuba, a journey which left its mark on her forever. In 1971, the FBI put Davis on their 10 Most Wanted List. They accused her of orchestrating a politically motivated Marin County courtroom gunfight because she owned the guns. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. The Black People in Defense of Angela Davis formed, and soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Since then, she has dedicated her life to the fight for justice.
I had a wonderful time reading this graphic novel. It tells the true story of a strong woman, and the struggles they faced in life. No matter how tough things got, they refused to give up. Even in their darkest days, they found ways to keep hope alive. As this graphic novel nears the end, it was clear the struggle wasn’t finished yet. Some people will really like this graphic novel.
Ms Davis is available now. You can order this graphic novel on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
