In part two of our mini-episode on Assata Shakur, we dive into her iconic autobiography by reading key passages that capture her journey to becoming a revolutionary. Through her wit and candor, Assata shares the experiences that shaped her activism, offering a powerful reflection on the rise and fall of Black and White revolutionary groups targeted by government oppression.

About the Book:

Assata Shakur’s autobiography stands alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou as essential literature about the Black experience in America. Her story highlights the struggles of growing up Black in the U.S., the fight for liberation, and the government’s role in dismantling revolutionary movements.

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