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Afeni Shakur born Alice Faye Williams January 10, 1947 – May 2, 2016)was an American music businesswoman, philanthropist, political activist and Black Panther
She was the mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. She acted as her own criminal defense attorney after being accused of taking part in numerous bombings as a member of the Panthers.
She died on May 2, 2016 at 10:28 PM in Sausalito, California
he Sheriff's Office responded to a report of possible cardiac arrest at Davis' home around 9:30 p.m. on Monday night
She was transferred to a local hospital, where she died around 10:28 p.m.A possible reason for her death is a heart attack.
Exactly one year following Tupac's death, with the money made from Tupac's posthumous albums, Afeni founded the Georgia-based Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, which provides art programs for young people
She has also since launched a fashion clothing line, Makaveli Branded; all proceeds go to his charity, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation
In addition to philanthropy work, Shakur has made guest appearances, lectured, and more, traveling the US
On February 6, 2007, she gave the Keynote Address for Vanderbilt's Commemoration for Black History Month.
Her address can be heard here: Afeni Shakur's Keynote Address 02-06-07