Tupac shakur age at death
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Tupac Shakur
American rapper (1971–1996)
"Tupac" redirects here. For other uses, see Tupac (disambiguation).
"Makaveli" redirects here. For the Italian philosopher, see Machiavelli. For the Tupac album often called "Makaveli", see The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.
Tupac Amaru Shakur (; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America.[1] In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and starred in films. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.[2] His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans,[3][4] but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent
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I am lucky – I am blessed with the powerful support of a large family. Among us are a retired NYC Transit worker, administrators, lifelong nurturers, political freedom fighters, recovering addicts, former inmates, and my cousin - the greatest rapper of all time. I am a first-time children’s book author, the latest activist and artist on my family tree. “Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes – A True Wise Girl’s Story” is the family story of a wise, young African American girl - my own Imani - diagnosing herself with diabetes, experiencing an uphill battle to be heard, and leading the way for her mother, her grandparents, and even her doctor to learn. What inspired me to write this book is to bring awareness to parents, teachers, and other kids. My story takes my learning and asks all of us to listen. When we listen, we can guide our kids to observe their bodies and pay attention to the signs of disease and the keys to hope. We can all relate to that struggle. I have long experience with children. I worked for the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, and then later worked for Dekalb Co
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Jamala Lesane Releases Inspiring “Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes”
First cousin to legendary hip hop artist Tupac Shakur, Jamala Lesane releases Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes: A Wise Girl Story, providing a teachable moment to readers of all ages.
Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes: A Wise Girl Story is the authentic story of Imani – a young, wise, Black girl – who diagnoses herself with Type 1 diabetes, experiencing an uphill battle to be heard, and leading the way for her mother, her grandparents, and even her doctor to learn about growing up with diabetes. Once Imani learned about the signs, and started to feel dryness in her mouth, the urge to urinate, this little Black girl decided to act against all odds. (Buy now on Amazon)
Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes has a simple mission: It teaches us to listen and trust our youngest voices, offering them the power to lead us. For author Jamala Lesane, it was a story that needed to be told. “My daughter diagnosed her with diabetes in 2004. I started writing a couple of years after that. Timing is everything. I knew it was a story t
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