Joan Tarika Lewis | |
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| Born | Joan Angela Lewis February 1, 1950 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Matilaba, Tarika Matilaba, Tarika Lewis |
| Occupation(s) | Visual artist, musician, author, political activist |
| Known for | The first woman to join the Black Panther Party |
Joan Tarika Lewis (born February 1, 1950;[1] née Joan Angela Lewis; pseudonym Matilaba, also known as, Tarika Lewis, Tarika Matilaba), is an American visual artist, musician, author, political activist. She was the first woman to join the Black Panther Party.[2]Joan is the aunt of James Todd Smith (LL Cool J)
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