In this episode, we explore the life of Assata Shakur, a Black revolutionary activist whose story is marked by resistance, controversy, and exile. A member of the Black Liberation Army, Shakur was convicted in 1977 for the killing of a New Jersey state trooper during a shootout—though she has long maintained her innocence.
We dive into her activism, the broader context of COINTELPRO’s targeting of Black liberation movements, and her dramatic 1979 prison escape, which led her to Cuba, where she was granted political asylum. Decades later, she remains a polarizing figure—hailed as a freedom fighter by some and labeled a terrorist by the U.S. government.
Join us as we examine the evidence, the legal battles, and the lasting impact of Assata Shakur’s legacy in the fight for racial justice.
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