Beyond the Bounty: 5 Revolutionary Truths from the Life of Assata Shakur 15 min read June 12, 2023 Assata Shakur in Cuba waving a Cuban flag The news of Assata Shakur's death in Cuba was met with the same polarized narrative that defined her life. To the U.S. government, she was Joanne Chesimard, a convicted murderer on the FBI's "Most Wanted Terrorists" list. This official story is simple, stark, and designed to end all discussion. But this narrative is a weapon. The relentless pursuit of Assata Shakur was never about a single crime; it was a war against a powerful idea. To understand her true legacy, we must look beyond the bounty and examine the world of capitalist exploitation and state-sponsored terror that made her a revolutionary. Here are 5 revolutionary truths her story reveals. 1. The Black Panther Party Was About Community S...
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