The book tells the often shocking, yet inspiring, story of assata s life up to her arrest and eventual escape to cuba. She eventually became involved with the black liberation movement and the black panther party in the 1960s. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to. In the early hours of 2 may 1973, assata shakur was stopped on the new jersey turnpike by a state trooper named james harper, allegedly. Assata shakur books list of books by author assata shakur.
On may 2 1973, black panther activist assata shakur fsn joanne deborah chesimard, was pulled over by the new jersey state police, shot twice and then charged with murder of a police officer. An autobiography, describes how she became an activist who was in the middle of a massive racial conflict in the united states. Published november 1st 1999 by lawrence hill books first published 1987. How women can use the power of negotiation to get what they really want by linda babcock. Assata shakur with forewords by angela davis and lennox hinds. Assata shakur s trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973 divided america. The book continues with shakur describing her early childhood growing up in queens, new york with her mother, and spending her summers in wilmington, north. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the new jersey turnpike that had claimed the life of a white state trooper. Ive read this book more than once and each time i discover something new. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
An autobiography by assata shakur, paperback barnes. She has defied the most powerful country on earth, and inspired a whole new generation of revolutionaries. On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. See all books authored by assata shakur, including assata. She was captured in 1973 and held as a political prisoner until 1979 one year after this article was written, when she was broken out of prison by a unit of the black liberation army. This theme continues through the rest of the book and exists throughout assata s entire life. Assata spent six and a half years in prison under brutal circumstances before escaping out of the maximum security wing of the clinton correctional facility for women in new jersey in 1979 and moving to. Her birth name was joanne deborah chesimard but she changed her name to assata shakur in 1971. But the crimes she was convicted of happened 40 years ago. Shakur recounts what happened after a shooting on the new jersey state turnpike, the shooting left new jersey state trooper, werner foerester, and zayd shakur killed, assata shakur wounded and sundiata acoli on the run. In 20 assata shakur, founding member of the black liberation army, former black panther and godmother of tupac shakur, became the first ever woman to make the fbis most wanted terrorist list. The issue with deriving the majority of knowledge i deem of worth from tumblr is the all too often reactionary invalidation coupled with my intake. Assata olugbala shakur is an black civil rights activist who was a member of the black panther party bpp and black liberation army bla.
On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a hospital, close to death. My name is assata shakur, and i am a century escaped slave. Forty years ago this week, a new jersey jury convicted joanne d. On may 2, 20, the fbi added her to the most wanted terrorist list, the first woman to be listed. Assata has just been shot and the police are undecided as to whether they should put her in an ambulance or kill her, because she is both black and a member of the black liberation army and a former member of the black panther party. Assata shakur on firstdegree murder, assault, and other charges in. Assata shakur s autobiography assata shakur is a member of the black panthers and an activist.
Assata, is an autobiography that travels at a fast pace and its hard to put down because you will truly anticipate the conclusion. The life story of africanamerican revolutionary shakur, previously known as joanne chesimard. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. According to a new jersey police spokesperson, assata shakur was on her way to a new hideout in philadelphia and heading ultimately for washington and a book in the vehicle contained a list of potential bla targets. Assata spent six and a half years in prison under brutal circumstances before escaping out of the maximum security wing of the clinton correctional facility for women in new jersey. Written by assata shakur, angela davis foreword, audiobook narrated by sirena riley. Assata shakur was born in new york city on july 16, 1947.
They arent public so you need the link which you get to hear automatically in the playlist. I n the early hours of 2 may 1973, assata shakur was stopped on the new jersey turnpike by a state trooper named james harper, allegedly for driving with a faulty rearlight. Sample by my essay writer assata shakur s 1987 autobiography assata. Assata lived a very interesting life, much different than the majority of us, and she told her story in an uncomplicated and intriguing manner. Though the polemical rhetoric is dated, the book is an otherwise compelling tale of the impact of white racism on a sensitive and powerful young. The book assata gives great insight into the role that women played in the black panther party and contrary to popular belief the women did not take the back seat. In the year 1971, tupac shakur was born in new york city. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Successfully avoiding a national manhunt, shakur ultimately fled to cuba, resurfacing there in 1984.
On may 2 1973, black panther activist assata shakur fsn joanne chesimard, was pulled over by the new jersey state police, shot twice and then charged with murder of a police officer. Edgar hoovers campaign to defame, infiltrate, and criminalize black. Assata shakur, an autobiography digitalized by revsocialist for socialiststories. Assata shakur s trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring. The book continues with shakur describing her early childhood growing up in queens, new york with her mother, and spending.
On may 2, 1973, black panther assata shakur aka joanne chesimard lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the new jersey turnpike that had claimed the life of. Assata shakur was a member of the black panther party who went underground to evade police repression, joining the black liberation army. I had never heard of assata shakur until i saw her named mentioned in another book i was reading. Assata spent six and a half years in prison under brutal circumstances before escaping out of the maximum security wing of the clinton correctional facility for women in new jersey in 1979. Between 1971 and 1973, shakur was accused of several crimes, none of which had sufficient evidence to back them. She is also an escaped convict and has been linked to the black liberation army bla. A 20th century escaped slave is the story of assata shakur, before she became a fugitive and since. The new york times in 20 assata shakur, founding member of the black liberation army, former black panther and godmother of tupac shakur, became the first ever woman to make the fbis most wanted terrorist list.
Now im quite upset that i didnt know about her sooner or that i hadnt read her story when i was younger. In 1984 she was granted political asylum in cuba where she has lived ever since. Born on july 16, 1947 as joanne chesimard, the aunt of tupac shakur would be described as the soul of the black liberation army. An autobiography paperback or softback by shakur, assata and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ive sent the book around to my circle of friends and they all love it and now own their own copy. An autobiography, paperback by shakur, assata, isbn 1556520743, isbn 9781556520747, brand new, free shipping in the us the author, formerly known as joanne chesimard, relates the formative experiences of her youth that led her to a life of activism in black nationalist organizations and, eventually, to prison. A 20th century escaped slave is the story of assata shakur, before she.
Assata shakur testified that she was on her way to baltimore for a job as a bar waitress. The reason she gives for changing her name was that she needed a name that reflected her state of feeling more like an african woman rather than a european as her name depicted. Because of government persecution, i was left with no other choice than to flee from the political repression, racism and violence. The fbi recently made joanne chesimard the first woman on its list of most wanted terrorists. Assata, page 207 thirtyfour years ago this november 2, in 1980, black revolutionary assata shakur escaped from the clinton correctional facility for women in new jersey, with the help of comrades wielding.
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