ROGER MCAFEE

In 1972, Rodger McAfee, a dairy farmer from Caruthers, California, made a significant contribution to the civil rights movement by posting bail for Angela Davis, a prominent activist and member of the Black Panther Party. Davis had been charged with aiding a courtroom escape and was held on a $102,500 bond. McAfee offered his farm as collateral to secure her release. McAfee´s decision to support Davis was rooted in his commitment to justice and equality. By risking his personal assets,...

In 1972, Rodger McAfee, a dairy farmer from Caruthers, California, made a significant contribution to the civil rights movement by posting bail for Angela Davis, a prominent activist and member of the Black Panther Party. Davis had been charged with aiding a courtroom escape and was held on a $102,500 bond ($993,571.30 in 2025). McAfee offered his farm as collateral to secure her release. McAfee´s decision to support Davis was rooted in his commitment to justice and equality. By risking...