Assata Shakur Remembered: A Voice of Struggle, a Legacy of Love

Cop killer Assata Shakur ‘survived white supremacy,’ professor says

OPINION Two professors recently praised convicted cop killer Assata Shakur for her opposition to capitalism and for having “survived white supremacy.” Shakur, real name Joanne Chesimard, died in Cuba last week, having fled there in 1984 after her fellow criminals in the Black Liberation Army helped her break out of prison. Essence magazine shares this history but does not mention why she… Source

Assata Shakur remembered: A voice of struggle, a legacy of love

The passing of Assata Shakur has left a deep void in those who saw her as more than a revolutionary. She was a mother, poet, and symbol of liberation whose life embodied struggle and sacrifice. On Black Press USA’s Let…

Learning From Assata: A Young Black Socialist on Duty and Discipline

Black grassroots organizer and visual artist Rachel Domond speaks on the legacy and influence of Assata Shakur.

Learning from Assata: A young Black socialist on duty and discipline

Assata Shakur Was a Black Revolutionary Who Fought for Freedom Even in Exile

To some, mainly some white Americans and government officials, Shakur was a controversial figure. To others, including many Black Americans, she was a revolutionary, oppressed and wrongly convicted.

Assata Shakur: A Voice Of Struggle, A Legacy Of Love

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA  The passing of Assata Shakur has left a deep void in those who saw her as more than a revolutionary. She was a mother, poet, and symbol of liberation whose life embodied struggle and sacrifice. On Black Press USA’s Let It Be Known morning news show, journalist and commentator Thandisizwe Chimurenga spoke about Shakur’s death and her legacy. “My heart literally skipped a beat,” Chimurenga said. “I have known Ass…