RBG-Eyes of the Rainbow: Assata Shakur Documentary/Part 1 of 6

"Like most poor people in the United States, I have no voice. The Black press and the progressive media, as well as Black civil rights organizations, have historically played an essential role in the struggle for social justice. We should continue and expand that tradition. We should create media outlets that help to educate our people and our children, and not annihilate their minds. I am only one woman. I own no TV stations or radio stations or newspapers. But I believe that people need to be educated as to what is going on and to understand the connection between the news media and the instruments of repression in America. All I have are my voice, my spirit and the will to tell the truth. But I sincerely ask those of you in the Black media, those of you in the progressive media and those of you who believe in truth and freedom to publish my story.' -Assata Shakur

http://www.assatashakur.org/

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• RBG
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• Revolution

[ndamseaux]

Her only crime was being black and rebelling against that 'american dream' bullshit. She was convicted by an all-white jury of a murder which, to this day, has not been resolved, and sentenced to life in prison.

That's how it goes in the white supremacist nation we call the USA. In the eyes of the government, she was another useless nigger, and she didn't stay in her place. She was shot, beaten, and jailed because of some redneck 'law enforcer's death.

[msspelmangirl86]

This woman inspires me...touches my heart and soul and makes me want to spread the word...uplift my people!

[felixicon]

she's beautiful



[hecticgrove]

I have been studying my culture and history. Queen Assata Shakur is truly an inspiration in my life. I am dedicated to carrying forth what she, and my ancestors started. God bless her and continue to keep her safe.

[82BlackPower]

A strong Black Woman! perfect example for our young Sista's today

[jhvenus2004]

Assata makes todays music video, gangsta rappers look like knuckleheads. Assata is the real hardcore. A real human being who just craved justice, freedom and was willing to step to the oppressor, knowing full well that it could cost her life. She fought for us like MLK fought for us; both of them knew that they ''may not get there'' with us.

[maximuslaurius]

@MrLetsdothisthang Yes, I am not sure how you would say it - She is Tupac's stepfathers' sister (step-aunt?)

[MrLetsdothisthang]

is she related to pac

[brett19661]

What an amazing women.

[MsMelisaMelisa]

how can i find the song the warrior women are singing? does anyone know what it is called? please please let me know!

[ThePingu333]

sorry assata i love 2pacs musik...but is very ironik that inspire me to show whta you dont see in cuba...and u rigth amarican goverment and justice is bullshit..and im sure u were set up& all those bad things happen to u..but u there in cuba living like i should been from there...i think we just got trade like slave..fidel is just another dictator..the difference is his one amarica has many in congress sanate precidents the cops etc..so on that note abajo la rovolution freedom for the oppress

[bitabear88]

Doing a mini project on her, I have to read her book