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The prominent political activist Assata Shakur has died, and tributes have begun to pour in on social media in response honoring her revolutionary spirit.
On Friday morning (September 26), news went out confirming the passing of political activist Assata Shakur at her home in Cuba. There was an initial wave of confusion, as some reports of her passing were posted on social media on Thursday night. The Exterior Minister of Cuba sent out a statement in a post on X, formerly Twitter, citing her death “as a consequence of health ailments and her advanced age.” Shakur was 78.
Her daughter, Kakuya Shakur, would also confirm the news in a brief statement. “At approximately 1:15 P.M. on September 25th, my mother, Assata Shakur, took her last earthly breath,” her statement began. “Words cannot describe the depth of loss that I am feeling at this time. I want to thank you for your loving prayers that continue to anchor me in the strength that I need in this moment.”
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