Move
May 13th 2015 was the 30th. Anniversary of the bombing of the move home in the 6200 block of Osage Avenue here in the city of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
In May 13th 1985 the Philadelphia Police Dropped an incendiary device on the move home resulting in the deaths of 11 people. About five of them were children. The fire that ensued partially destroyed the block causing people to leave their homes. Eventually houses had to be torn down and new homes were built. The new homes had various problems.
The fire and police shooting at the home was tragic news that travelled across the country. A decision was made to let the fire burn after the bombing. The move members that tried to escape were fired on by police according to reports. Romona and little Birdie Africa were the only ones to escape.
Thirty years later a commemoration took place at the end of the block.
Sixty Third Street at Osage Ave. Was Blocked off for the demonstration. There were White People, Hispanic, Oriental, American Indians, Palestinians, Rabbis, rappers
Sixty Third Street at Osage Ave. Was Blocked off for the demonstration. There were White People, Hispanic, Oriental, American Indians, Palestinians, Rabbis, rappers
members of the clergy, the Jewish Community and many more in solidarity for the event.
There were speeches, poetry, signs and drummers. When the speeches were over, the group marched from Osage Ave to the Thirty-Eighth District Plaza.
Speeches took place, by the many guest. Cornel West and Chuck D were on hand as well as other National Figures.
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