The Black Archives presents "Assata Lives!: A Reading for Assata Shakur," an inspiring event dedicated to her multifaceted life. This program features a global ensemble of poets, writers, and musicians, offering performances, poetry, and readings from her autobiography. It is a vibrant tribute to her continued influence and her journey for political asylum, developed by GloWorks for community engagement.
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This event celebrates the life of Assata Olugbala Shakur, a writer, poet, activist, and mother, with readings, poetry, performance, and video. Organized by GloWorks, it aims to honor her legacy as a political refugee and advocate for Black liberation.
Assata Lives!: A Reading for Assata Shakur is an event dedicated to celebrating the multifaceted life of Assata Olugbala Shakur. Participants, including poets, writers, and musicians from around the world, will come together to honor her as a writer, poet, Black Panther, and activist who found political asylum in Cuba after escaping the USA in 1979. The program will feature poetry, performance, readings from her autobiography 'Assata Shakur: An Autobiography,' and a short video, all contributing to a vibrant tribute to her enduring influence. Developed by GloWorks, the event is open to all ages and emphasizes community engagement and remembrance.
Entry is donation-based ('pay what you can'). The event will also be live-streamed. Doors open at 15:00, with the program running from 15:30 to 17:00.
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