Ramona africa biography

One of Us: Ramona Africa, MOVE Member

On the 30th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, its sole adult survivor talks about the events of that day, her Catholic-school upbringing and Liam Neeson.

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My name is … Ramona Africa. My mother named me Ramona, and Africa comes from my membership in MOVE. It symbolizes the origin of life, which is, of course, Africa.

I am a … committed revolutionary, which is not synonymous with violence in any way.

It’s a commitment to putting things right.

I grew up in … West Philadelphia. I’ve lived in Philadelphia all my life. Now I live in Southwest Philadelphia.

My neighbors … love us. My brothers and sisters do work for them. We’re good neighbors.

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We cut their grass. We shovel their walkways.

On Primary Day this month … I will continue to do what I’ve always done: not pay attention. I hav MOVE (Philadelphia organization) - Wikipedia HEX