Writer, Activist & Former Member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party; Chairperson of the December 4th Committee
Akua Njeri Biography
Akua Njeri, formerly known as Deborah Johnson, is an American writer, activist, and former member of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Njeri was present during the police raid in which her fiancé Fred Hampton and Mark Clark were killed at the Chicago apartment she and Hampton shared. She is the mother of their son, Fred Hampton Jr., who was born after his father's death.
Njeri serves as chairperson of the December 4th Committee, which works to defend and maintain the legacy of the Black Panther Party and to educate the public about the events surrounding the raid. The committee coordinates with the Prisoners of Conscience Committee, whose advisory committee Njeri also serves on, to hold an annual celebration commemorating Hampton's birthday on August 30. The two organizations also collaborate to recognize International Revolutionary Day on the anniversary of the December 4th deaths of Hampton and Clark. With the Prisoners of Conscience Committee, Njeri helps coordinate clothing and food giveaways.
Njeri regularly speaks at universities, conferences, and community events, addressing issues of social justice, police violence, and the ongoing relevance of the Black Panther Party's legacy. She co-authored a proposal to name a Chicago block Chairman Fred Hampton Way and served as president of the National People's Democratic Uhuru Movement, an interracial organization dedicated to self-determination for Black Americans. Njeri has been featured in documentaries and public forums reflecting on her experiences and the broader struggle for civil rights, contributing to ongoing conversations about activism, racial justice, and community organizing.
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Akua Njeri Videos
Stephanie Covington Armstrong: College of DuPage
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