The cops constantly questioned her about what happened at the New Jersey Turnpike. ... She began to go to meetings and lectures about the poor conditions in the black communities. ... She also taught black arts and crafts because many of the kids didn't know anything about African art and culture. ... Assata later joined the Black Panther Party (BPP), after she read about the death of a 17-year-old boy named Jonathan Jackson. ... They were too worried about protecting themselves against the FBI and the CIA. ...

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• Grade Level: High School