The following was written by Salina Robbins, known in MOVE as Lina Africa. Salina is the daughter of Whit Simms, the niece of Mike Africa Jr., and the granddaughter of Mike Africa Sr. and Debbie Africa.
The statements below were posted by Salina on Facebook. Both posts make important points that are worth preserving here.
Pay close attention to the way that people speak and the words they use. When people say I’m going to tell “My truth” but not THE truth they are telling stories to control a narrative. This is very calculating, but for what reason? Is it that they want to continue to promote a brand, sell merchandise such as T-shirts, books, subscriptions. Chase fame perhaps? We’ve heard the “GOOD” for 50+ years. So many people have been abused, exploited, lied to, and taken advantage of for an agenda that has nothing to do with black liberation, animal rights, human rights, or revolution.
If you have ever been to a demonstration, endorsed, promoted, purchased merchandise, extended your network, donated time, resources, or money to MOVE, Then you too are entitled to full transparency and total honesty.
A special thanks to Jason Nark from the Philadelphia Inquirer for taking the time to hear the truth and for asking the difficult questions.
Please listen to this episode with both care and attention.
Knowing what we went through as the 3rd generation my heart and soul is deeply saddened by what the 2nd generation was forced to endure. As I listen while sobbing, I wonder what kind of Mother wouldn’t want answers for their children’s father who was murdered.
I hope that Zack gets the truth and transparency he deserves.
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