# Mike Africa Sr

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MOVE Children Deserve to Rest in Peace

On a Move. On April 21, 2021 author Abdul-Aliy Muhammad wrote an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer breaking the story of Penn and Princeton have held the remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims  #TreeAfrica and #DelishaAfrica without permission. Since then it has been a whirlwind of action, additio…

Rooftop Cinema: "The Inheritance" is a radical and vibrant tribute to Black art and activism

If you missed Ephraim Asili’s French New Wave-inspired debut feature at this year’s virtual Wisconsin Film Festival, Rooftop Cinema at MMoCA is once again presenting it on August 13. This piece was originally published on May 11 as part of a Wisconsin Film Festival feature by Jason Fuhrman. Photo: …

On a Move with the Moms

On a Move good people! Today Mike is joined by Mrs. Africa, his wife, the one and only RobKat and fan favorite Debbie Africa (also known as Mike's mom). Mike asks the two mamas in his life what they expect for Mother's Day, what it's like being a mother, and if they could do anything over... would …

Wisconsin Film Festival: Black inspirations and aspirations for a better future

Jason Fuhrman celebrates two prominent narrative features by Black directors—"The Inheritance" and "This Is My Desire"—included in the 2021 virtual fest. As I was studying this year’s festival guide, two films immediately jumped out. Ephraim Asili’s The Inheritance (2020) and the Esiri Brothers’ Th…

Father's Day On a Move

On a Move to the people! In this episode Big Mike aka Mike Africa Sr is back in studio to discuss all things fatherhood. What was it like trying to connect with your children while incarcerated? Plus, is there anything he wants for father's day? Listen in as Mike Sr tells stories of his father and …

Sojourner Truth Radio: December 30, 2020 - We Are All Russell Maroon Shoatz

Across the United States, COVID-19 is once again on the uptick, infecting and killing many who are the most vulnerable. More than 16 million cases have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The U.S. is now counting more than 100,000 cases a day as t…

News Headlines: December 30, 2020

Across the United States, COVID-19 is once again on the uptick, infecting and killing many who are the most vulnerable. More than 16 million cases have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The U.S. is now counting more than 100,000 cases a day as t…

Black August and slavery inside U.S. prisons

Black August is a month of remembrance and resistance dedicated to our African warriors imprisoned for their heroic stance fighting for African liberation. It's also a month-long salute to the African liberation struggle, recognizing such historic milestones as the Haitian Revolution, the birth of…

Black August and slavery inside U.S. prisons

Black August is a month of remembrance and resistance dedicated to our African warriors imprisoned for their heroic stance fighting for African liberation. It's also a month-long salute to the African liberation struggle, recognizing such historic milestones as the Haitian Revolution, the birth of…

The White Bikini Episode 117: Mike Africa Jr.- MOVE, Mass Incarceration, and the Fight for Justice

In this powerful episode, we explore the life, legacy, and activism of Mike Africa Jr., a Philadelphia-born writer, speaker, podcaster, and member of the MOVE Organization. Born in prison after his parents, Debbie and Mike Africa Sr., were incarcerated as part of the MOVE 9, Mike transformed person…