
Assata Shakur, Black Liberation Activist and Fugitive, Dies at 78 in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a prominent Black liberation activist and fugitive who had been living in Cuba since 1979, has died at the age of 78. Her life sparked significant discussions about race, justice, and political asylum in the U.S. Shakur's legacy as a symbol of resistance continues to resonate, marking the end of an era for those who viewed her as a revolutionary icon and highlighting ongoing struggles for civil rights.

Assata Shakur, Black Liberation Activist and Fugitive, Dies at 78 in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a prominent Black liberation activist and fugitive who had been living in Cuba since 1979, has died at the age of 78. Her life sparked significant discussions about race, justice, and political asylum in the U.S. Shakur's legacy as a symbol of resistance continues to resonate, marking the end of an era for those who viewed her as a revolutionary icon and highlighting ongoing struggles for civil rights.
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