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On a Move with Mike Africa Jr.

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Get ready for On a Move with Mike Africa Jr. This is a podcast by a man whose life began in a prison cell, born to parents who were political prisoners for over 40 years. This is his story, their story, and the story of a movement.

EPISODES

SEASON 1

EPISODES

SEASON 1

season 1

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    18 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Grey to discuss going vegan and changing his lifestyle for not only himself but his community as well.

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    27 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Karega Bailey to discuss creating the opportunity to be present, his work in education, and grief.

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    22 min

    Mike Jr. sits down with his parents to reflect on Women's Month and the women they are most proud of.

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    29 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Felicia Bailey to discuss her work in music, education, and psychology.

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    28 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Ryan Harris to discuss his nonprofit organization 'As I Plant This Seed' and working to help the youth in Philadelphia.

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    34 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Movita Johnson Harrell to discuss gun violence in Philadelphia and disrupting systemic racism.

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    23 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and activist Kimberly Latrice Jones continue their discussion about community and issues about the educational system.

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    34 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with Dr. Monique Liston to discuss community activism and social justice in the Midwest.

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    22 min

    Mike Africa Jr. recounts what this year has looked like for him, the good, the bad, the hopeful, and the ugly.

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    29 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chats with a activist and revolutionary Fredrika Newton to discuss the 55th Anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party and the Dr. Huey Newton Memorial Bust Dedication.

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    46 min

    Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his parents, Michael DavisAfrica Sr. and Debbie SimmsAfrica to share their perspectives on gratitude and family.

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    42 min

    Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his friend and brother in the struggle, Russell Shoatz III to discuss the release of his father, Russell Marroon Shoatz, and what is next for the Shoatz family.

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    46 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and his parents, Mike Sr and Debbie, sit down and talk about the release of Russell Maroon Shoatz and how hope has made a major player in their lives.

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    47 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and activist and writer Kimberly Latrice Jones discuss her new book, the upcoming release of what she called her life's work and how she manages on the streets activism with her busy schedule

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    37 min

    Mike Jr sits down with his parents to discuss what they wish they could have done differently, and whether they made the right decisions as parents. Plus, what is next in their healing journey.

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    39 min

    Mike Jr sits down with his parents to ask about their current feelings about the MOVE organization.

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    57 min

    In this episode Mike Jr, and his mom and pops Debbie Mike Sr remember Chuckie Africa who passed away on 092021.

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    37 min

    In the final part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts ugly moments during his young adulthood in the MOVE organization.

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    52 min

    In this third part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts ugly moments during his young adulthood in the MOVE organization.

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    30 min

    In this second part of a multipart series titled My Life in MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts the bad experiences he had in MOVE.

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    33 min

    In this first part of a multipart series titled MOVE the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Mike recounts the good experiences he had in MOVE.

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    48 min

    In this episode, Mike Africa Jr is joined by activists YahN Ndgo, and Dr. Krystal Strong to continue their discussion on white people in Black movements.

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    36 min

    In this episode, Mike Africa Jr is joined by activists YahN Ndgo, and Dr. Krystal Strong to discuss white people in Black movements.

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    21 min

    Mike Africa Jr reflects on the 1978 confrontation between MOVE and the Philadelphia police, and why it is still relevant to this day.

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    34 min

    Mike Africa Jr is joined by Pam Africa to answer the age old question, Can a revolutionary retire?.

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    33 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and organizer and writer AbdulAliy Muhammad continue their conversation about Penn and Princeton, further discussing what has happened since the first story came out and two new articles that go deeper into the details and truth of May 13th, 1985.

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    36 min

    Mike Africa Jr. speaks with hardcore videographer Sunny Singh.

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    26 min

    On June 16th 2018 Debbie Africa was freed from prison after 40 years. On June 16th 2021 fierce MOVE sister Consuewella Africa passed. Mike reflects on these dualities and how this date will always be bittersweet.

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    41 min

    Mike Africa Jr is once again joined by his pops, former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr, to discuss fatherhood,

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    38 min

    This week Mike chops it up with activist and organizer Albert Corado.

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    59 min

    Mike is joined by a core organizer with Black Lives Matter Philly and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Krystal Strong.

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    60 min

    In 1999 Mike's mom, Debbie Africa, wrote an article of some of her last memories with the MOVE children prior to her incarceration. Today, they discuss that and the events going on today.

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    27 min

    On May 13th, 1985 the city of Philadelphia with full authority and backing of the mayor at the time Wilson Goode dropped a bomb on the MOVE house located at 6221 Osage Ave murdering six adults and five children.

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    26 min

    Mike Africa Jr recounts the origin story of MOVE and how John Africa came to be the revolutionary that would lead the charge in Philly.

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    42 min

    Mike Africa Jr. is joined by his wife RobKat and his mom Debbie Africa to discuss the upcoming Mother's Day holiday and what motherhood is like.

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    60 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and his father, former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr, talk with Abdul Aliy Muhammad, the writer who first broke the story of Penn Museum and Princeton University holding the remains of MOVE bombing victims Tree Africa and Delisha Africa.

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    49 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and his father Mike Africa Sr. discuss the Derek Chauvin verdict, and if this is the first sign of things changing for the better.

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    53 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and Tony Lewis Jr. continue their discussion on mass incarceration, the Free Tony Lewis rally, and their hopes for the future.

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    40 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with activist, community organizer and champion for children with incarcerated parents, Tony Lewis Jr.

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    60 min

    Mike Africa Jr chats with producer Tommy Oliver about growing up in Philly, activism, and the film 40 Years a Prisoner.

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    47 min

    Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with legendary UK born rapper, actress, and radio host, Monie Love.

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    27 min

    Mike Africa Jr. weighs in on Kirk Franklin's verbal spat with his son, and on Samaria Rice's accusations against Tamika Mallory, Ben Crump and more.

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    48 min

    Mike Africa Jr. is joined by Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. to discuss growing up as children of revolutionaries, activism, and the continuing the movement.

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    49 min

    Mike Africa Jr. sits down with Sis Empress Phil Chionesu to discuss the origins and impact of the 1997 Million Woman March and her new project We Charge Genocide 21.

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    42 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and Pam Africa continue their conversation about Mumia AbuJamal and the violence experienced as revolutionaries.

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    58 min

    Mike Africa Jr. speaks with Akeem Browder about his activism work and the hypocrisy of the American justice system.

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    51 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and activist and writer Kimberly Latrice Jones discuss activism and issues facing the Black community.

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    20 min

    Mike Africa Jr. recounts a couple of his favorite stories from his childhood that helped shape who he is today.

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    49 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and his pops, former political prisoner and member of the MOVE 9 Mike Africa Sr. sit down to discuss the inauguration and the claims of hope for this administration.

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    52 min

    Host Mike Africa Jr. gives his opinions about the documentary 40 Years a Prisoner and talks about the purpose of the podcast.

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    63 min

    Mike Africa Jr. and his dad, former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr. have a discussion about Martin Luther King Jr. and the events of January 6th, 2021.

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    69 min

    Former political prisoner Debbie Africa joins Mike Africa Jr to discuss the events that led to her arrest, life in and out of prison, and the new film 40 Years a Prisoner.

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    38 min

    Former political prisoner Mike Africa Sr joins Mike Africa Jr to discuss the events that led to his arrest, life in and out of prison, and the new film 40 Years a Prisoner.

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    29 min

    Rapper and activist Common joins Mike Africa Jr to discuss activism, social justice, and the new film 40 Years a Prisoner.

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