Joanne Deborah Chesimard (Assata Shakur)
- Born:
- July 16, 1947, Queens, New York City, USA
- Nationality:
- American (granted political asylum in Cuba)
- Profession(s):
- Activist, Writer
Early Life and Education
- Born Joanne Deborah Chesimard.
- Attended Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey).
- Became involved in political activism in the 1960s.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined the Black Panther Party in New York City.
- Later became a member of the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
- Convicted of the murder of a New Jersey State Trooper in 1977 (controversially, as there are differing accounts and evidence).
- Escaped from prison in 1979.
- Granted political asylum in Cuba, where she has resided since the mid-1980s.
- The phrase 'assata shakur biography cuba address' is often searched in relation to her current location, though her exact address is not publicly available.
Notable Works
- Assata: An Autobiography (1987)
Legacy and Impact
Assata Shakur remains a controversial figure, viewed by some as a symbol of Black resistance and by others as a convicted criminal. Her autobiography and continued presence in Cuba have kept her story in the public consciousness, and she continues to be a subject of debate and activism.