The world, in spite of oppression, is a beautiful place. - Assata Shakur

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The world, in spite of oppression, is a beautiful place.

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About Assata Shakur

Assata Shakur (born JoAnne Deborah Byron, July 16, 1947) is an activist who was found guilty in the 1973 murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster. Shakur was incarcerated in several prisons in the 70s. She escaped from U.S. prison in 1979 and has been living in Cuba in political asylum since 1984. Shakur is the step-aunt/godmother of the late Tupac Shakur.

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Birth Name: JoAnne Deborah Byron
Alternative Names: Joanne Deborah Byron • Joanne Deborah Chesimard • Assata Olugbala Shakur
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Every revolution in history has been accomplished by actions, al-though words are necessary. We must create shields that protect us and spears that penetrate our enemies. Black people must learn how to struggle by struggling. We must learn by our mistakes.
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We do not have the right in the name of social justice to bore anyone to death.
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