Guy, Jasmine
Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780743470544
- author:
- Guy, Jasmine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atria Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary Afeni Shakur's life is a testament to the human spirit and the perseverance of the African American people. Born Alice Faye Williams, she grew up in poverty in the South before moving to New York in the 1960s, where she became involved in the Black Power movement. Her story is one of transformation, as she adopted the name Afeni Shakur and became a key figure in the Black Panther party. In 1969, Afeni was arrested on 189 felony charges, including 30 counts of conspiracy. Despite being acquitted, she spent eleven months in jail before being released. Her life took a dramatic turn when she became pregnant with a son, Tupac Amaru Shakur, a renowned rapper. In this intimate memoir, actress Jasmine Guy shares her conversations with Afeni, revealing the complexities of love, death, race, drugs, politics, music, and her relationship with her son. This powerful memoir offers a searing look at Afeni's life, filled with startling revelations and heartbreaking truths. Through her story, Jasmine Guy sheds light on the evolution of a woman and the enduring spirit of the African American people.
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