40 years a prisoner

*explicit language and threats of violence

Whenever MOVE speaks it is always in "the plural" as "The MOVE Family" but what happens in the family stays in the family, like the movie FIGHT CLUB but even more insidious and culty.  So outsiders think MOVE is what they say they are - a loving committed family.  Over the two seasons you have heard exclusive interviews with former MOVE members sharing the dark secrets in the group.  The podcast has obtained a lot of internal MOVE materials and in this episode we share a letter that exposes the true family dynamics in MOVE. 

Here is the letter for you to read after you hear the episode:
LINK TO LETTER FEATURED IN EPISODE

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Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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*CW: discussion of infant deaths, child neglect, child abuse, and police brutality.   

MOVE says their religion is Life.  "JOHN AFRICA taught us that Life is the priority. Nothing is more important or as important as Life, the force that keeps us alive. All life comes from one source, from God, Mom Nature, Mama.  Each individual life is dependent on every other life, and all life has a purpose, so all living beings, things that move, are equally important whether they are human beings, dogs, birds, fish, trees, ants, weeds, rivers, wind or rain." - 25 Year On The Move

This episode examines Life Africa, a baby boy born into the organization in March 1976 that MOVE says was murdered by police.  This tragic event has been shared by MOVE as a justification for taking up arms against the system in 1977.  In examining this infant death the podcast team uncovers other alleged infant deaths.  

If you have any information related to this episode or the podcast series overall please reach out via email: murderatryansrun@gmail.com or message us on our socials. 

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Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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*CW: child neglect and abuse.
MOVE has always bragged about the health/strength of the children raised in MOVE were even more exceptional because they were raised as the "pure generation" under MOVE Law - the teachings of John Africa but the reality was the children were sick with diseases  like Kwashiorkor which is only seen in developing countries experiencing famine.

What are the signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor?

• Edema (swelling with fluid, especially in the ankles and feet).
• Bloated stomach with ascites (a build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity).
• Dry, brittle hair, hair loss and loss of pigment in hair.
• Dermatitis — dry, peeling skin, scaly patches or red patches.
• Enlarged liver, a symptom of fatty liver disease.
• Depleted muscle mass but retained subcutaneous fat (under the skin).
• Dehydration.
• Loss of appetite (anorexia).
• Irritability and fatigue.
• Stunted growth in children.

(More information Cleveland Clinic - Kwashiorkor)

The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.

Executive Produced, reported, hosted and edited by Beth McNamara
Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
Murder At Ryan's Run
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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast.  In this episode you will get some updates and behind-the-scenes information on Season 1 and then you will hear from cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross about MOVE and the overall nature of destructive cults and MOVE. .

Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tony Allen's blog:  AntiMOVE
Kevin Price's blog: Leaving MOVE 2021   

RICK ALAN ROSS
Twitter https://twitter.com/RickAlanRoss

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/culteducation

Cult Education Institute
International Cultic Studies Association
Janja Lalich 

The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.

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Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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When Mike and Debbie first met in the mid 70s in Philly, they were 14. He and his brother would come around and play rough and Debbie didn't care for any of it. However, Mike was persistent, he kept coming around and the two young lovebirds dated. That was short lived as they split and Mike enlisted in the military. From there, the two would once again find their way back to each other and into the MOVE organization. After an encounter with police, Mike and Debbie would find themselves in prison for what would eventually be 40 years.  How did they find their way back to each and how did they keep their love going through it all? Mike and Debbie share those stories and more in this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Peace to the people! Today we've got social entrepreneur, musician, and designer of the clothing brand Plant Based Drippin! They discuss music, health, and how Grey uses them in his every day life.

Make sure you connect with Grey on his website at plantbaseddrippin.com and over on Instagram @officialgreymusic

Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajrand if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

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Peace to the people! Today we've got award winning educator, musician, and angel father Karega Bailey! They discuss music, education, and Karega's love for the youth and his students became his first grief mentors.

Make sure you connect with Karega over on Instagram @KaregaBailey

Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajrand if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

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Peace to the People! This week Mike sits down with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to reflect on their wedding day and the love they shared for one another on that day. Mike Sr. and Debbie share stories about their love and how amazing they feel still.

Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

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Peace to the people! Today we've got musician and angel mother Felicia Bailey! They discuss music, education, and Felicia's love for the youth and psychology.

Make sure you connect with Felicia over on Instagram @fefemonique

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Peace to the people! Today we've got community organizer Ryan Harris! They discuss the youth and Ryan's investments into his community.

Make sure you connect with Ryan over on Instagram @asiplantthisseed 

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Peace to the People! This week Mike sits down with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to reflect on the women in their lives. Mike Sr and Debbie share stories about their childhood and how the women around them have influenced their lives today.

Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

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Peace to the people! We are back on a move here in 2022 and today we've got community organizer Movita Johnson Harrell! They discuss gun violence and disrupting systemic racism.

Make sure you connect with Movita over on IG and Twitter 

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Peace to the people! We are back on a move here in 2022 and today we've got activist and community organizer Dr. Monique Liston! Mike and Dr. Mo chop it up about organizing in the Midwest (yes there are Black people in Milwaukee) what she thinks needs to be done to get more work done, and all the great things she's out doing with Ubuntu  Research. 

Make sure you connect with Dr. Mo over on IG and Twitter @ABlackWomanPHD AND support all things Ubuntu Research by giving them a follow. @Ubunturesearch

Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

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Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary! [+1 Tony! Toni! Toné] We've been Ona Move for a whole year now and man has this jawn been a wild ride! In this episode Mike recounts not only the events of this year but the conversations and rooms he's been in that he hasn't shared on the podcast. What stuck out over the year? The good, the bad, the hopeful, and the ugly. Mike recounts it all! Plus if you joined us later in the year, now's a good time to listen to the people and episodes that left an impact on Mike.

What was your favorite episode of year one? Let us know over on Instagram @mikeafricajr @onamovepodcast and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon

Make sure you're following the podcast on your favorite platform to be the first to find out when we're back in the new year!

Peace to the people! Today Mike Africa Jr. is back with the one and only Fredrika Newton.  Mike made the trip out west (only to be greeted by a torrential downpour) to attend the unveiling of the Dr. Huey P Newton bust! This go around, the two discuss the event and its importance, plus what's on deck for Fredrika and the Dr. Huey P. Newton foundation. 

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Catch up with Fredrika Newton at https://hueypnewtonfoundation.org

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Peace to the people! Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his friend and brother in the struggle, Russell Shoatz III. The two discuss the compassionate release of Russell's pops , Russell Maroon Shoatz, the struggle of freeing all political prisoners and how each of them counted on each other while their parents were in prison.  Mike and Russell chop it up about the next stages of activism not only in Philly, but globally and how their parents freedom only further motivates them.

Keep up with what Russell is up to by following him @russellshoatz3rd  and if you're in the Philly area check out and support the Annual  Prisoners' Families Brunch at the One Art Community Center on 11/14/21 and donations can be sent via Cash App via $russellshoatz

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This whole podcast got started when Bob shared the story of MOVE and May 13th 1985 with Beth and got her hooked on learning as much as she could but then one interview spins her around and sends the whole focus and podcast down an unsolved murder rabbit hole that leads deep into the MOVE organization that even ties back to Hollywood film royalty - Steven Spielberg.  

If you have any information that could help solve the unsolved murder of JOHN GILBRIDE or you have information about the allegations of abuse exposed in this podcast please contact us murderatryansrun@gmail.com or message us on social media.

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Executive Produced, reported, hosted and edited by Beth McNamara
Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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Peace to the people! Upon hearing the news that Russell Maroon Shoatz was granted compassionate release from prison, Mike and his parents Mike Sr (aka Big Mike) and Debbie find themselves reflecting on hope. The hope they all experienced while Mike Sr and Debbie were in prison, and the hopes that they have for the future. How did hope keep them going? Is hope enough to make it through the trying times or is there more to it? 

As always you can connect with Mike @mikeafricajr or send a message to @onamovepodcast

CONTENT WARNING: child sex abuse and graphic description of child birth.

While MOVE continues to claim their belief is LIFE and protecting all life, they are not in mourning of their former MOVE brother John Gilbride who was murdered in cold blood, but rather they are hanging decorations in preparation for not one wedding, but two and only the most trusted, loyal members and supporters are invited.  

The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.

Executive Produced, reported, hosted and edited by Beth McNamara
Archival producing by Robert Helms
Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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All individuals referenced in this podcast are presumed to be innocent unless or until they are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a United States court of law.

On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down again with activist and writer, Kimberly Latrice Jones. With the release of her latest book with Gilly Segal Why We Fly  Mike and Kimberly hold a discussion about athletic activism. The two discuss the sacrifices those individuals chose to make as well as the importance in sharing this history with today's youth in order to keep the movement moving. She also gives details on what's to come in her upcoming book, How We Win. Plus Kimberly and Mike get real about how they continue moving in the space while dealing with personal tragedies. 

Make sure you get a copy of Why We Fly and check out The People's Uprising 

And show Kimberly some love @kimberlylatricejones

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