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Assata

An Autobiography
Summary:

The book is a personal account of the life of Assata Shakur, detailing her experiences as a Black woman, her involvement with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, and her subsequent arrest, imprisonment, and escape to Cuba. It explores themes of racism, social justice, and political activism through the lens of her trials and activism.

Key points:

1. Racism and Injustice: Assata Shakur's autobiography criticizes America's systemic racism and injustice. She shares her experiences with racial profiling, police brutality, and biased trials, highlighting the racial prejudice in the US justice system.

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