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15: Who gave the Philly Police a friggin’ BOMB?!: The 1985 MOVE Bombing

2021/10/13
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The MOVE organization was founded by John Africa in the 1970s, combining black liberation and environmentalism. They lived communally,反对技术、政府和公司,并相信和平。

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In 1985, after a chaotic shootout and an hours-long standoff, the Philadelphia Police dropped a bomb on the home of the MOVE organization, a black liberation and environmentalist group. What? Why? How? Today, Bailey is going to get into that, but just know it killed 11 people and destroyed 61 surrounding homes. It took 35 years for the city to even apologize.   Episode sponosrs include: Liquid IV, Public Goods, Wicked Clothes and ShipStation!  Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com) and use promo code DARKHISTORY.