Joan Tarika Lewis

Joan Tarika Lewis
Born
Joan Angela Lewis

(1950-02-01) February 1, 1950 (age 74)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Other namesMatilaba, Tarika Matilaba, Tarika Lewis
Occupation(s)Visual artist, musician, author, political activist
Known forThe 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)

  1. ^ Cromartie, J. Vern (March 15, 2013). "Lewis, Joan Tarika". Oxford African American Studies Center. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195301731.013.37355. ISBN 978-0-19-530173-1. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  2. ^ Robertson, Darryl (2016-11-04). "A Look Back At Black Panther Women Amid The Party's 50th Anniversary". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2022-02-24.