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Zabala, fl. 1971; [Photograph of protest rally]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09716.07 Author/Creator: Zabala, fl. 1971; Place Written: Oakland, California Type: Photograph Date: 4 August 1971 Pagination: 1 photograph: b&w ; 19.2 x 28 cm. Order a Copy

One black and white photograph credited to "Zabala" dated August 4, 1971. Image is of a protest rally to free Black
political prisoners. Protesters are carrying signs that read, "Free Ruchell Magee," "Free Angela Now" and "Free all political prisoners AFT-Oakland." Protests likely took place in Oakland, California due to signs that are specific to Oakland local unions.

Davis, Angela, 1944-
Magee, Ruchell, 1939-

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