Assata Shakur, US Black liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78
Summary
Assata Shakur, an American Black liberation activist who lived in exile in Cuba, has died at the age of 78. Shakur, originally named Joanne Chesimard, was known for escaping a U.S. prison in 1979 after being convicted of killing a police officer and later lived in Cuba with political asylum.Key Facts
- Assata Shakur was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard.
- She was a member of the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
- Shakur escaped from a U.S. prison in 1979, where she was serving a life sentence.
- She was convicted for the 1973 killing of a police officer in New Jersey.
- Shakur was granted asylum in Cuba in 1984 by then-leader Fidel Castro.
- The FBI later placed her on the "most wanted terrorist" list.
- She lived in Cuba until her death on Thursday, attributed to health issues and age.
- Shakur's case affected U.S.-Cuba relations, especially during Donald Trump's presidency.
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