Death Confirmed: Assata Shakur died in Havana, Cuba, on September 25, 2025. She was 77 years old (though some sources say 78), and her death was attributed to health issues and “advanced age.” The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with her daughter confirmed the news. Historical Background: She was convicted in 1977 of murdering New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 traffic-stop-turned-shootout. She escaped prison in 1979 and was granted political asylum in Cuba in 1984. The US had long sought her extradition. Status at Death: Until her death, she remained on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list. #AssataShakur #JoanneChesimard #BlackLiberation #RacialJustice #PoliticalAsylum #USCubaRelations #Activism #Fugitives #CivilRights #Legacy
Voddie Baucham Jr., the influential pastor, theologian, and author, died on September 25, 2025 after suffering what his ministry described as an “emergency medical incident.” Though the precise cause has not been confirmed officially, speculation has arisen about his ongoing history of heart problems. Baucham had earlier moved from Zambia back to Florida in 2024 to take a leadership role in Founders Seminary, where he had just begun teaching when he passed away. Known for his strong biblical convictions, he often spoke against modern progressive ideology and emphasized home discipleship, family leadership, and the authority of Scripture. His last public statement also included a tribute to Charlie Kirk, writing “You might kill the messenger but you can never kill the message.” Christian leaders and organizations across the globe have since offered tributes, mourning the sudden loss of a bold and sometimes controversial voice in evangelicalism. #VoddieBaucham #Christianity #Evangelical #Theology #FoundersSeminary #Faith #Scripture #ChurchLeadership #Legacy #ChristianNews
