MEXICO CITY — In a ceremony held at the Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada Molina presented the Keys to the City to iconic American civil rights activist, scholar, and feminist Angela Davis.
The ceremony brought together lawmakers, borough mayors, and federal officials to honor Davis’s lifelong dedication to civil rights, gender equality, and global emancipation. Presenting the honor, Brugada described the keys as an expression of hospitality and a tribute to a woman who has “dedicated her life to opening doors toward freedom, equality, and justice.” Brugada emphasized that Mexico City, built on a legacy of social movements and civil liberties, shares a deep historic alignment with Davis’s activism.
Angela Yvonne Davis (born January 26, 1944) is an American Marxist feminist political activist, philosopher, academic, author and social theorist.
Davis, making her first visit to the Mexican capital since 1969, expressed gratitude for the recognition and praised the visible presence of female leadership in Mexico’s government. She noted that when women and feminists step into positions of authority, their goal extends beyond women’s rights to transforming society as a whole. “When feminists assume leadership, it is not only to bring attention to the struggle of women, but also to change the world for everyone, regardless of gender,” Davis remarked.
The visit coincides with the release of the Spanish edition of Abolition. Feminism. Now., co-authored by Davis alongside Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, and Beth E. Richie, which advocates for dismantling prison systems and rethinking global justice frameworks.
As part of her itinerary, Davis accepted Brugada’s invitation to tour the city’s Utopías—community centers offering public care, sports, and cultural services. City officials announced that a local care facility, a Casa de las 3 R, will be inaugurated in Davis’s honor to mark her enduring impact on international social justice movements.
Source: OEM
