Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba

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View in Browser Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba September 26, 2025 Shakur, who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.