People:Assata Shakur
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Assata Shakur
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Biography
Assata Olugbala Shakur (born JoAnne Deborah Byron, also known as Joanne Chesimard) is an American political activist. She was a member of the Black Panther Party and later the Black Liberation Army.
Date of Birth
Assata Shakur was born on July 16, 1947.
Place of Birth
She was born in New York City, New York, United States.
Current Status
She is currently living.
Family and Relationships
- **Spouse**: Louis Chesimard (m. 1967; div. 1970)
- **Children**: Kakuya Shakur
- **Relatives**: Afeni Shakur, Mutulu Shakur, Tupac Shakur (often described as her godson)
Affiliated Organizations
Shakur was involved with the following organizations:
- Black Liberation Army (1970/1–1981)
- Black Panther Party (1970)