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Akua Njeri (formerly known as Deborah Johnson; born 1949/50) is an American writer, activist and former member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. Njeri was present at the December 4, 1969, police raid in which her fiancé, Fred Hampton, and Mark Clark were killed at the Chicago apartment she and Hampton shared.
23 de abr. de 2021 · Why Mother Akua Said Yes to the Making of. Judas and the Black Messiah. The Oscar-nominated movie is about her life with Chairman Fred Hampton. By Mitchell S. Jackson Published: Apr 23, 2021 1:32 PM EST. Save Article.
24 de abr. de 2021 · CNN — The real Deborah Johnson hasn’t watched the scene in “Judas and the Black Messiah” where a cop puts a gun to her pregnant belly after a predawn raid that killed Black Panther leader Fred...
12 de feb. de 2021 · Feb. 12, 2021 8 AM PT. In January 1990, activist Akua Njeri attended the funeral of William O’Neal, the man responsible for leaking information to Chicago police that aided in their...
4 de dic. de 2019 · Akua Njeri was with Fred Hampton when police killed him in a raid in 1969. She spoke at a memorial event 50 years later to honor his legacy and challenge the official narrative of the Massacre on Monroe.
11 de feb. de 2021 · Akua Njeri, who went by Deborah Johnson in 1969 at the time of Fred Hampton's killing by law enforcement in his home, has fought for social justice her entire life. By Kevin Dolak Feb 11, 2021, 3:31 PM ET. What Really Happened In Deadly Raid On Fred Hampton's Home? Akua Njeri became an activist as soon as she came of age.
15 de mar. de 2021 · Akua Njeri, who was engaged to the Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, shares her insights on the film Judas and the Black Messiah. She talks about her role in advising the director Shaka King and the producer Ryan Coogler on the historical accuracy and authenticity of the movie.
