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Niece of Angela Davis Bringing Memories To ISU

ISU School of Theatre and Dance

An Illinois State University audience will be able to get an idea of what it's like to grow up in the shadow of a 1960's activist. Eisa Davis is bring portions of her piece, "Angela's Mixtape," to the ISU Center for the Performing Arts Theater Friday at 1pm. The performance piece uses sets and music to put the audience into a particular time. Davis says having Angela Davis as an aunt in Berkley California as she was growing up provided her with a unique perspective. "I'm just trying to be a normal kid that's trying to get a boyfriend, you know, go to the prom or something like that. And meanwhile, what my family is doing is trying to end worldwide oppression." And there's a double dose of Davis this weekend. Along with Eisa Davis, her Aunt, Angela, is giving the keynote speech at this year's Martin Luther King Junior Dinner Friday evening.

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