President Obama Commutes More Sentences, Twitter Says #FreeEmAll Will the president use his last days in office to free all political prisoners? Kenrya Rankin Jan 18, 2017 3:29PM EST
Jamila Woods Salutes Assata Shakur, Rosa Parks and #BlackGirlMagic in Powerful 'Blk Girl Soldier' Video The singer, songwriter and poet’s solo debut, “Heavn,” drops later this month. Sameer Rao Jun 9, 2016 12:44PM EDT
Happy 100th Birthday to the Notable, Quotable Black Feminist Flo Kennedy! Razor-tongued Black feminist lawyer and activist Florynce “Flo” Kennedy would have turned 100 years old today. To celebrate, we offer you some of her powerful, witty and sometimes profane words. Sherie M. Randolph Feb 11, 2016 12:33PM EST
Chris Christie Wants Flights to Cuba Banned Until Assata Shakur is Extradited The presidential hopeful on Shakur: “I will not tolerate rewarding the Cuban government for continuing to harbor a fugitive.” Kenrya Rankin Oct 22, 2015 5:17PM EDT
10 Assata Shakur Quotes to Celebrate Her 68th Birthday Assata Shakur has had an indelible influence on contemporary anti-racist activism. (#AssataTaughtMe, anyone?) Sameer Rao Jul 16, 2015 5:34PM ET
Common Addresses the Latest Flap Over "Song for Assata" Kean University cancelled his commencement speech after protest by New Jersey State Troopers, but the artist stands by the song. Qimmah Saafir May 7, 2015 12:25PM EDT
