Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78
Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in the Black Liberation movement, has passed away at the age of 78 while in exile in Cuba. Shakur was convicted in 1977 for the killing of a police officer, a charge she vehemently denied. Following her conviction, she escaped from prison and fled to Cuba, where she was granted political asylum. Shakur's involvement in the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, both of which advocated for racial equality and the rights of African Americans, made her a target of the FBI's counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO. Despite her controversial past, Shakur remained a symbol of resistance and inspiration for many in the fight for social justice. Her death marks the end of an era, as Shakur's legacy will continue to be celebrated by those who believe in the pursuit of equal rights and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
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