Joanne Deborah Chesimard
Known as Assata Shakur, she was an African American activist and member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, who became a fugitive after being convicted of murder in the 1970s. Following her escape from prison, she sought asylum in Cuba, where she lived for decades, becoming a symbol of resistance against racial injustice. Shakur was the first woman to be placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list and remains a controversial figure, viewed by some as a terrorist and by others as a freedom fighter. She passed away in Havana, Cuba, where she had lived since 1984, leading a life that sparked debate about race, justice, and political activism in America.
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Joanne Deborah Chesimard is the birth name of Assata Shakur, who was known for her involvement in the Black Panther Party.
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