Chuck Africa and his niece.
By Noelle Hanrahan
The wheels of justice often move very slowly in our country, but we are picking up speed. Chuck Africa is now free! He was the youngest of the MOVE 9 to be arrested after the horrific events of August 8th, 1978. The groundswell of grassroots activity in Philly has brought MOVE members home starting with the release of Debbie Africa in June 2018 to Chuck Africa, the morning of Friday, February 7th, 2020. Two of the Nine members, Merle and Phil Africa passed away in prison, but the remaining seven are now free. Listen in to Mumia's broadcast about Chuck's freedom.
Mike Africa Jr. describes his elation, “I've been working my whole life to bring my family members home: my mom, dad, and uncle. But I had no idea that when they came home I would feel free. Now next up is bringing Mumia home. He was there for us and we will be there for him.”
We are overjoyed to celebrate the liberation of the MOVE members. Never again do we have to chant "Free The Move 9!" But this is the result of decades of struggle and resistance. Years of learning how to work the bureaucratic system in our favor. And yet, our work is not done. We are working hard to have Philadelphia's native son Mumia home. Working to bring the voices of dozens of other incarcerated individuals to you. Working to bring awareness to pressing issues of unjust mass imprisonment. Chuck's freedom is one joyful step towards this future.
Mike Africa Jr. describes his elation, “I've been working my whole life to bring my family members home: my mom, dad, and uncle. But I had no idea that when they came home I would feel free. Now next up is bringing Mumia home. He was there for us and we will be there for him.”
We are overjoyed to celebrate the liberation of the MOVE members. Never again do we have to chant "Free The Move 9!" But this is the result of decades of struggle and resistance. Years of learning how to work the bureaucratic system in our favor. And yet, our work is not done. We are working hard to have Philadelphia's native son Mumia home. Working to bring the voices of dozens of other incarcerated individuals to you. Working to bring awareness to pressing issues of unjust mass imprisonment. Chuck's freedom is one joyful step towards this future.
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