On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice.

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  • Source:
    Publishers Weekly. 6/17/2024, Vol. 271 Issue 24, p103-103. 1/5p.
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      "On a Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice" is a memoir by Mike Africa Jr., who shares his experiences growing up as the son of Black revolutionaries in the radical group MOVE. Africa discusses the group's history, including a 1978 confrontation that resulted in the death of a police officer and the imprisonment of nine MOVE members, including his parents. In 1985, the police dropped two bombs on MOVE's headquarters, killing 11 people. Africa reflects on his upbringing in MOVE, highlighting the social isolation and strict exercise regime he endured, and ultimately embraces the group's mission to protect all life. [Extracted from the article]