- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoanne Deborah Byron
- Assata Shakur was born on July 16, 1947 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Fred Baker- filmmaker (2007), A Revolution of Love (2020) and Assata aka Joanne Chesimard (2008). She was married to Louis Chesimard. She died on September 25, 2025 in Havana, Cuba.
- SpouseLouis Chesimard(April 1967 - December 1970) (divorced)
- ChildrenKakuya Shakur
- ParentsCarl ByronDoris E. Johnson
- RelativesTupac Shakur(Niece or Nephew)Lulu(Grandparent)Frank Hill(Grandparent)Che Coleman(Grandchild)Diata Coleman(Grandchild)Savannah Shakur-Coleman(Grandchild)Evelyn Williams(Aunt or Uncle)Beverly Goins(Sibling)
- Former Black Panther.
- Step-aunt of Tupac Shakur.
- Cuba: Had been granted asylum and living on a $14/day government stipend.
- Had been a wanted fugitive since she escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility for Women in New Jersey in 1979.
- Became involved in political activism at Borough of Manhattan Community College and City College of New York.
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