Events and News
Press Conference at City Hall
Date: December 9, 2024
Mike Africa Jr. held a press conference at City Hall regarding the remains of Delisha Africa. Watch video
MOVE: The Old Days Exhibit
Date: May 2024
Our first public exhibit showcasing over 100 artifacts from 1972 to 2020. View here.
[Photo Credit: Christian Hayden]
Reclaim Osage Press Conference
Date: May 12, 2023
Mike Africa Jr. announces purchase of 6221 Osage Ave. Watch livestream
Villanova Webinar
Date: February 24, 2022
Directors discuss the MOVE Bombing’s historical significance. Watch webinar
Black Star Festival Panel
Date: August 6, 2021
Panel on storytelling with Mike Africa Jr. and family. Watch panel
MOVE Children Deserve to Rest in Peace Protest
Date: April 28, 2021
Protest against Penn Museum’s mishandling of remains. View stream
Black News Tonight Interview
Date: April 27, 2021
Mike Jr. and Krystal discuss Penn’s apology. Watch interview
Protest at Osage Avenue
Date: June 13, 2020
Black Philly Radical Collective revisits the bombing site. Watch film
- December 17, 2024
- A4BLiP writes open letter in solidarity with MOVE family
Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia (A4BLiP) penned a solidarity letter and petition following Penn Museum’s announcement of additional remains of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.
Read more - December 9, 2024
- NBC10 covers MOVE press conference at City Hall
Mike Africa Jr. held a press conference demanding return of remains and a permanent endowment to memorialize MOVE history.
Watch coverage - November 17, 2024
- The MOVE Archive receives 2024 IPMF grant
Awarded a $35,000 Community Voices Grant from the Independence Public Media Foundation to support 40th anniversary activities.
Read more - October 14, 2024
- Mike Africa Jr. discusses what it means to “curate a movement”
In The Philly Partisan, Mike reflects on MOVE: The Old Days and preserving movement history.
Read more - August 6, 2024
- ABC News interviews Mike Africa Jr. about his book
Phil Lipof discusses MOVE’s legacy and Mike’s new book, *On a Move*.
Watch interview - August 6, 2024
- Salon interviews Mike Africa Jr. about his book
A discussion on MOVE history and Mike’s new book.
Watch interview - May 17, 2024
- WHYY covers MOVE: The Old Days exhibit
WHYY visits a press preview of the MOVE Archive’s first exhibit.
Read more - May 10, 2024
- Mike Africa Jr. kicks off run challenge to honor MOVE victims
A 13-run challenge announced to honor each victim of the 1985 bombing.
Read more - May 6, 2024
- Al Jazeera releases documentary on Africa family reunion
“Growing Together” follows Mike Africa Jr.’s reunion with his parents after 40 years apart.
Watch documentary - April 17, 2024
- Archive Director receives 2024 People’s Media Record Fellowship
Krystal Strong is honored for advancing movement histories in Philadelphia.
Read more - May 17, 2023
- Mike Africa Jr. appears on Democracy Now!
Discussing the MOVE Bombing and the Reclaim Osage campaign with Amy Goodman.
Watch interview - May 13, 2023
- CBS News covers Osage Ave. repurchase announcement
Mike Africa Jr. announces the family’s reclaiming of their bombed home at 6221 Osage Ave.
Read more - May 10, 2023
- Mike Africa Jr. discusses Reclaim Osage with The Guardian
Sharing his aunt’s legacy and the effort to reclaim her home and history.
Read more - May 15, 2021
- The Daily Pennsylvanian covers 36th anniversary commemoration
A photo essay captures the annual remembrance of the MOVE Bombing.
View photos - May 14, 2021
- Mike Africa Jr. on Black News Tonight
Speaking with Marc Lamont Hill about cremation of MOVE members’ remains without consent.
Watch interview - April 28, 2021
- FOX29 covers “MOVE Children Deserve to Rest in Peace” protest
Protest from Penn Museum to Penn President’s House demanding justice after unauthorized use of MOVE children’s remains.
Watch coverage