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Reimagining Move: Revolutionary Black Humanism And The 1985 Bombing, Joseph E. Cranston
Reimagining Move: Revolutionary Black Humanism And The 1985 Bombing, Joseph E. Cranston
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis examines the extremist group, MOVE and its founder Vincent Leaphart (a.k.a John Africa) in the context of Revolutionary Black humanism, rather than simply a footnote in the tragic events of May 13, 1985. it explores MOVE's predecessors in the Black Panther movement, including The Black Panther Party and how these organizations and individuals might have influenced MOVE and their aims. In addition, ample examination is given to the role that systemic police brutality and racism, specifically within the Philadelphia Police department and city government played in the decisions that MOVE made as they attempted to create a community …