Angela Davis's life By teacherstex Jan 26, 1944 She was born. 1968 She joined the communist party Che-Lumumba Club. 1969 She taught at the University of California in LA. Aug 7, 1970 She was involved in the shooting of Jonathan Jackson. Oct 13, 1970 She was imprisoned for sixteen months. Jan 5, 1971 Charges were dropped and she was finally released. 1972 She published her speeches for peace, anti racism, feminism. 1980 She ran for the U.S presidential elections alongside the Communist Party. 2006 She received the Thomas Merton Award.