Assata Shakur, the former Black Liberation Army member and political activist who was wanted by the FBI since 1979, has died in Cuba at the age of 78. Known for her controversial history as a fugitive and her role in the infamous murder of a New Jersey state trooper, Shakur escaped prison and sought asylum in Cuba, where she lived for decades. She was also recognized as the godmother of rapper Tupac Shakur. Her death has sparked discussions about her legacy as a revolutionary and her influence in the Black liberation movement.