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John Africa

American civil rights activist (1931-1985) · United States · On the map · Activists · Died at 53

John Africa, was an American social activist who was the founder of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based, predominantly African American organization active since the early 1970s.

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He and his followers were killed in the residential home that served as MOVE's headquarters after the Philadelphia Police Department bombed the house with C4-explosive, igniting an uncontrolled and lethal fire following a standoff between MOVE and police.

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Country
United States
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 1985 · aged 53