Rally for Angela Davis held outside Saint John's Abbey on October 31, 1970.

Rally for Angela Davis held outside Saint John's Abbey on October 31, 1970.

Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944---Capture & imprisonment.

African American student movements.

Brown, Homer

On Saturday, October 31, 1970, the Organization for African American Students (O.A.A.S.) hosted a rally outside of the Abbey to talk about Angela Davis and her upcoming trial, where she was being charged with murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy. A total of 25 students attended, with the President of the O.A.A.S. Homer Brown (center of photo) stating that no more than 7 white students were present at one time. Due to the low number of white attendees, the rally was later moved into the refectory, where chants, speeches, and a public address system took place. Brown stated he was disappointed by the turnout and hoped more whites would come, even it was to disagree, just to show that they had black-white relationships on their mind.

Saint John's University

1971 Sagatagan, p. 34

Saint John's University

1970

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