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Kiilu Nyasha
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| Born | May 22, 1939 |
| Died | April 10, 2018 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | Hunter College |
| Occupation | Activist, journalist |
| Organization | Black Panther Party |
Kiilu Nyasha (born May 22, 1939 – died April 10, 2018) was an American Black Panther, a journalist, and an activist who worked for social change. She was born in 1939. She grew up in two big cities: New York City and San Francisco.
Kiilu Nyasha's Life and Work
Joining the Black Panther Party
When Kiilu Nyasha lived in San Francisco, she joined the Black Panther Party. This group worked to protect the rights of Black people and help their communities. She also worked for a lawyer who defended members of the Black Panther Party in court. For more than 40 years, she made her home in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood. During her life, she met and worked with other important activists. These included Yuri Kochiyama and Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
A Voice for Change: Journalism and Activism
After the Black Panther Party stopped its main activities, Kiilu Nyasha became well-known as a journalist. She hosted her own radio show. On her show, she would do interviews with different people. She also wrote articles for San Francisco newspapers.
Kiilu Nyasha used her voice to speak out about important issues. After Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage, she gave a speech at the University of Arizona. In her speech, she talked about racism in the U.S. government. She often spoke up to say that other activists who were in prison should be set free. One of the people she supported the most was Mumia Abu-Jamal, who is also a journalist. Kiilu Nyasha continued her work as a journalist and activist right up until she passed away.
