Afeni Shakur was an American political activist and member of the Black Panther Party. She became a section leader of the Harlem chapter and a mentor to new members. In later years, Afeni Shakur traveled across the U.S., making guest appearances and delivering lectures. On February 6, 2009, she gave the keynote address for Vanderbilt University's Commemoration for Black History Month. In 2004, Shakur released her biography, Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary.
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Church Affiliation:Brooklyn's House of the Lord
Role in the Movement:Afeni Shakur was an American political activist and member of the Black Panther Party
Birth Place:Lumberton, NC
Born Date:October 1, 1947
Deceased Date:February 5, 2016
Place Lived as Adult:Bronx, NY
Church Location:Brooklyn, NY