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 WARNING: Mentions of suicide, racism and disturbing events involving children. 
This episode is intended for mature audiences. Please take care while listening.

This bonus episode exposes what it was like to grow up as a girl in the MOVE cult and features the former MARIA AFRICA who was born shortly after John Gilbride's son was born into MOVE which was 10 years after the most deadly police confrontation with MOVE on May 13, 1985. Move Bombing" in 1985. 

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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6 weeks before JOHN GILBRIDE is shot dead, he is awarded the unsupervised visitation with his 6 year old son Zackary that has been fought in the Family Court of Philadelphia event hough John, Alberta and Zackary all live in New Jersey.  This final order by the Judge crosses a red line for John's ex-wife, the leader of MOVE (alleged to by former members to be a cult).  It is said that Alberta considers the court order to be a personal defeat and a direct attack on MOVE and so under her leadership, MOVE goes into full confrontation mode and the city of Philadelphia is having a terrifying deja vu of May 13, 1985. 

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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Additional Season 1 producing by Ann Rogers.
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*Content Warning: this episode contains allegations of child neglect and child abuse.  Please take care while listening.
JOHN GILBRIDE leaves MOVE and his wife Alberta Africa, the leader of MOVE, in 1998 when he is 30 years old, Alberta is 50 years old and their son Zackary is 2 years old.  For the next 4 years John will battle Alberta and the entire MOVE organization in public and in family court.   With never-before-seen court transcripts you will hear what it was like for John Gilbride to battle a cult in court for the right to see his own son.

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.

*CONTENT WARNING -  domestic abuse/violence and homophobic slurs. 
John Gilbride was a victim of cultic abuse and control inside of MOVE and according to Mario Hardy (formerly Mario Africa) John was also a battered husband who finally escaped MOVE only to resurface and take Alberta to court which was seen as an act of war against MOVE.  This is the first time former MOVE member MARIO AFRICA has ever told this story because he himself has feared MOVE retaliation and disconnection from his two children born into MOVE. 

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence you can find help and resources through the  National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.thehotline.org) 1-800-799-SAFE.    

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
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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.

It was a rainy night in 2002 when ex-MOVE member John Gilbride arrives home to his apartment at RYAN'S RUN in Maple Shade, New Jersey and is shot dead in his car.  Who would want to kill him?   In this episode we take you along to the scene of the crime as we try to figure out who might have murdered John and how they have gotten away with it for more than 20 years.  

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.

The crowds at John Gilbride's wake had the funeral director asking if he was someone famous, maybe a major league baseball player.  John was a regular guy like by everyone but he before he died he was keeping his personal life a secret because it involved a notorious local organization known as MOVE.  
 

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.

After decades of fear and silencing, members born into MOVE come forward with allegations that their "revolutionary family" is a cult that abused, terrorized and threatened them.  Pixie Africa, daughter of globally known MOVE and Mumia Abu Jamal spokesperson Pam Africa, is escaping with her 5 children and shared her life story in order to expose the group so that she can leave without retaliation.

Leaving MOVE blog with group statement 

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
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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 to the People! This week Mike is joined by Sunny Singh, former software developer turned videographer and music archivist of hardcore punk bands. Listen in as Sunny tells us about his love for filmography, his experiences behind the lens, and how this career change turned political.

Make sure you connect with Sunny @hate5six on instagram, facebook, and twitter. To support his work, follow him on Patreon at patreon.com/hate5six

Head over to MikeAfricaJr.com to get your copy of the brand new book "50 Years on a Move"

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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 is the much anticipated second part of  Mike Africa Jr's chat with an Auntie, Elder and Revolutionary: Pam Africa! Mike and Pam get deep into Mumia Abu-Jamal's case, the politics and politicians that are involved in keeping the movement down. Plus, Pam gives Mike that advice on how to keep going when everything around you is trying to keep you down. 

Make sure you check out Mobilization4Mumia for more info on what you can do to support Mumia Abu-Jamal.

And show Pam some love @_pamafrica

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On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. is chatting with an Auntie, Elder and Revolutionary: Pam Africa! The two discuss how Pam got involved with MOVE and how she was much more interested in disco at the time. Also, Mike asks Pam about the true story behind one of the most famous political prisoners, Mumia Abu-Jamal. If you've been wondering the truth behind the story, this is the episode you must tune into.

Make sure you check out Mobilization4Mumia for more info on what you can do to support Mumia Abu-Jamal.

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On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. welcomes his friend and  founder of the Kalief Browder Foundation whose vision is to use social justice discussions, civic engagement programs and mental health awareness to engage and ensure change within urban communities, Akeem Browder! Mike and Akeem discuss the story of Kalief Browder, mental health in our communities, and the hypocrisy of the American justice system. Plus, Akeem lets Mike know what's next for him.

Make sure you check out all of Akeem's work at kaliefbrowderfoundation.com and follow him on IG @kaliefbrowderfoundation and @akeembrowdernyc_

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On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. breaks bread with activist and writer, Kimberly Latrice Jones! In addition to finding out the origins of Kimberly's famous 6-minute speech, the two discuss everything from police brutality, the prison system, and the importance of being active in local politics.  Plus the two pose the question, "What is Next for Black People?" This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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And show Kimberly some love @kimberlylatricejones

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