Is Assata Shakur Still In Cuba?
Assata Olugbala Shakur was born JoAnne Deborah Bryon on July 16, 1947, in New York City, New York in the United States. Assata Shakur as mostly referred to is a political activist and author. Assata Shakur was born to Doris E. Johnson her mother who was a school teacher. Assata Shakur relocated to North Carolina,…
Assata Olugbala Shakur was born JoAnne Deborah Bryon on July 16, 1947, in New York City, New York in the United States. Assata Shakur as mostly referred to is a political activist and author. Assata Shakur was born to Doris E. Johnson her mother who was a school teacher.
Assata Shakur relocated to North Carolina, with her mother and paternal grandparents in 1950, following the separation of her parents. Assata Shakur is also known to be the step-aunt of the renowned rapper artist Tupac Shakur.
The black American activist Assata Shakur according to many sources was said to have been wrongly treated while imprisoned. Shakur was placed in solitary confinement for more than a year in a men’s facility, tortured, and beaten.
Is Assata Shakur Still In Cuba?
Yes, Assata Shakur still lives in Cuba. In 1979, she escaped from prison and made her way to Cuba with the assistance of BLA members impersonating visitors to the prison. Assata Shakur was granted political asylum and continues to live today in Cuba.
