The Context of White Supremacy hosts the 3rd study session on the autobiography of Assata Shakur. Formerly JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur is a veteran of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, the convicted killer of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster, an escaped felon, the first woman ever placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorist List, and a writer. The diplomatic talks to upgrade the United State's ties with Cuba have prompted speculation about the chance of Shakur's extradition. Last week's installment featured an epic moment of self-reflection when Shakur recalls the verbal abuse black children heaped on each other; adding "Black" to any insult intensified the damage. As a child she was captivated by television and adored Elvis Presley. Later on during her New Jersey confinement, she was isolated from other inmates and denied access to appropriate medical care. Even while incarcerated, Assata models the conduct of a professional counter-racist soldier. She methodically selects the best course of action for her given circumstances. At times she's silent. At times she's counter-violent. Keep an eye out for the influence of Christianity. INVEST in The COWS - http://tiny.cc/ledjb CALL IN NUMBER: 760.569.7676 CODE 564943# SKYPE: FREECONFERENCECALLHD.7676 CODE 564943# The C.O.W.S. archives: http://tiny.cc/76f6p