Pain of Separation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Africa Jr. and Tony Lewis Jr. continue their discussion on mass incarceration, the Free Tony Lewis rally, and their hopes for the future.
Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with activist, community organizer and champion for children with incarcerated parents, Tony Lewis Jr.
Mike Africa Jr chats with producer Tommy Oliver about growing up in Philly, activism, and the film 40 Years a Prisoner.
Mike Africa Jr. chops it up with legendary UK born rapper, actress, and radio host, Monie Love.
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.
Mike Africa Jr. speaks with hardcore videographer Sunny Singh.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mike Jr sits down with his parents to ask about their current feelings about the MOVE organization.
In this episode Mike Jr, and his mom and pops Debbie Mike Sr remember Chuckie Africa who passed away on 092021.
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.
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.