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 Green Studio NYC
Presents
Saint Lyric's 'Move 3.14' was inspired by the MOVE Organization,
a Philadelphia-based black liberation group founded by John Africa.
 In 1985, MOVE made national news after becoming involved in an armed
stand-off with police. The incident ended when police dropped a bomb on
the Osage house from a helicopter. The bombing resulted in 11 deaths,
including five children and the group's leader, John Africa. Only two
occupants survived, Ramona, an adult and Birdie, a child. In addition,
60 homes were destroyed in the resulting fires.
Today Ramona Africa acts as a spokesperson for the group. MOVE continues
to advocate for the release of jailed MOVE associate and former
resident of Philadelphia, Mumia Abu-Jamal. MOVE has also called for the
release of imprisoned MOVE members, whom the group considers political
prisoners.
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