Afeni Shakur (1947- 2016) Activist, Businesswoman, Writer, and Mother of Tupac Shakur

Afeni Shakur was a philanthropist, businesswoman, social engineer, and political activist for the Black Panther Party.   As a dedicated community organizer, writer, teacher, poet, and real-life revolutionary, Afeni Shakur was committed to impacting the lives of others. She was best known for being the mother of the legendary hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur.