Free Assata

In 1973, Assata Shakur was present at an altercation between the Black Liberation Army and Newark police, which resulted in the death of Assata’s friend, Zayd Shakur, and State Trooper Werner Foerster. In 1977, Assata Shakur was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, despite there being evidence that proves her innocence. Her incarceration triggered cries to “Free Assata!”