CHICAGO - The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) mourned the death of political activist Assata Shakur, who was convicted of murder in 1977 and on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list in an X post Friday. Shakur was also the step-aunt and godmother of late rapper Tupac Shakur.

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"Rest in Power, Rest in Peace, Assata Shakur," the CTU’s post read . "Today we honor the life and legacy of a revolutionary fighter, a fierce writer, a revered elder of Black liberation, and a leader of freedom whose spirit continues to live in our struggle."

The post added, "Assata refused to be silenced. She taught us that ‘It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.'"

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