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Joan Tarika Lewis
American visual artist, musician, author and political activist
Joan Tarika Lewis | |
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| Born | Joan Angela Lewis (1950-02-01) February 1, 1950 (age 74) 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]néeJoan Angela Lewis; pseudonymMatilaba, 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)
Early life
Lewis was born Joan Angela Lewis on February 1, 1950, in Oakland, California, to John Henry Lewis and Florence (Reid) Lewis.[1][3] Lewis grew up in Oakland during the Civil Rights Movement, when it was a hub f