Peace to the people! Today we've got social entrepreneur, musician, and designer of the clothing brand Plant Based Drippin! They discuss music, health, and how Grey uses them in his every day life. Make sure you connect with Grey on his website at plantbaseddrippin.com and over on Instagram @officialgreymusic Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Pod...
Apr 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 58
Peace to the people! Today we've got award winning educator, musician, and angel father Karega Bailey! They discuss music, education, and Karega's love for the youth and his students became his first grief mentors. Make sure you connect with Karega over on Instagram @KaregaBailey Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ ....
Apr 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 56
Peace to the People! This week Mike sits down with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to reflect on their wedding day and the love they shared for one another on that day. Mike Sr. and Debbie share stories about their love and how amazing they feel still. Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ . Black Love+ is ...
Mar 31, 2022•11 min•Ep. 57
Peace to the people! Today we've got musician and angel mother Felicia Bailey! They discuss music, education, and Felicia's love for the youth and psychology. Make sure you connect with Felicia over on Instagram @fefemonique Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things B...
Mar 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 55
Peace to the people! Today we've got community organizer Ryan Harris! They discuss the youth and Ryan's investments into his community. Make sure you connect with Ryan over on Instagram @asiplantthisseed Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download i...
Mar 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 54
Peace to the People! This week Mike sits down with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to reflect on the women in their lives. Mike Sr and Debbie share stories about their childhood and how the women around them have influenced their lives today. Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premie...
Mar 03, 2022•22 min•Ep. 53
Peace to the people! We are back on a move here in 2022 and today we've got community organizer Movita Johnson Harrell! They discuss gun violence and disrupting systemic racism. Make sure you connect with Movita over on IG and Twitter Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikeafricajr and if you want to support the journey to free Mumia Abu Jamal check out Mike's Patreon ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for al...
Feb 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 52
On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. continues to break bread with activist and writer, Kimberly Latrice Jones! The two discuss everything from community, how the government keeps people ignorant, and the importance of teaching children civics in schools. Plus the two pose the question, "What is Next for Black People?" This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Make sure you check out The People's Uprising And show Kimberly some love @kimberlylatricejones If you liked what you heard drop ...
Feb 17, 2022•23 min•Ep. 51
Feb 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 50
Peace to the people! We are back on a move here in 2022 and today we've got activist and community organizer Dr. Monique Liston! Mike and Dr. Mo chop it up about organizing in the Midwest (yes there are Black people in Milwaukee) what she thinks needs to be done to get more work done, and all the great things she's out doing with Ubuntu Research. Make sure you connect with Dr. Mo over on IG and Twitter @ABlackWomanPHD AND support all things Ubuntu Research by giving them a follow. @Ubunturesearc...
Feb 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 49
Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary! [+1 Tony! Toni! Toné] We've been Ona Move for a whole year now and man has this jawn been a wild ride! In this episode Mike recounts not only the events of this year but the conversations and rooms he's been in that he hasn't shared on the podcast. What stuck out over the year? The good, the bad, the hopeful, and the ugly. Mike recounts it all! Plus if you joined us later in the year, now's a good time to listen to the people and episodes that lef...
Dec 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 48
Peace to the people! Today Mike Africa Jr. is back with the one and only Fredrika Newton. Mike made the trip out west (only to be greeted by a torrential downpour) to attend the unveiling of the Dr. Huey P Newton bust! This go around, the two discuss the event and its importance, plus what's on deck for Fredrika and the Dr. Huey P. Newton foundation. If you liked what you heard drop a ✊🏿 over on our socials! Catch up with Fredrika Newton at https://hueypnewtonfoundation.org Instagram @hueypnewt...
Dec 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 47
Peace to the people! Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his parents, Mike Sr. and Debbie. They discuss gratitude, family, and reverence for some of their most beloved family members. Mike also talks about the unique journey of preparing to receive a family member after incarceration. If you liked what you heard drop a ✊🏿 over on our socials! Be a part of the MOVEment and connect with us Instagram @onamovepodcast Twitter @onamovepodcast...
Nov 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 46
Peace to the people! Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down with his friend and brother in the struggle, Russell Shoatz III. The two discuss the compassionate release of Russell's pops , Russell Maroon Shoatz, the struggle of freeing all political prisoners and how each of them counted on each other while their parents were in prison. Mike and Russell chop it up about the next stages of activism not only in Philly, but globally and how their parents freedom only further motivates them. Keep up with wha...
Nov 11, 2021•42 min•Ep. 45
Peace to the people! Upon hearing the news that Russell Maroon Shoatz was granted compassionate release from prison, Mike and his parents Mike Sr (aka Big Mike) and Debbie find themselves reflecting on hope. The hope they all experienced while Mike Sr and Debbie were in prison, and the hopes that they have for the future. How did hope keep them going? Is hope enough to make it through the trying times or is there more to it? As always you can connect with Mike @mikeafricajr or send a message to ...
Oct 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 44
On a Move people! Today Mike Africa Jr. sits down again with activist and writer, Kimberly Latrice Jones. With the release of her latest book with Gilly Segal Why We Fly Mike and Kimberly hold a discussion about athletic activism. The two discuss the sacrifices those individuals chose to make as well as the importance in sharing this history with today's youth in order to keep the movement moving. She also gives details on what's to come in her upcoming book, How We Win. Plus Kimberly and Mike g...
Oct 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 43
Peace to the people! Today Mike is joined by activist, revolutionary, Co-founder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, former Black Panther Party member, and widow of Dr. Huey P. Newton, Fredrika Newton! Mike and Fredrika go into the persona and person that Huey was, what drew her to him , and what she misses most about him. Plus she tells a funny story about... Harry Belafonte? Make sure you check out all of the things that the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation have going on by visiting their websi...
Oct 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 42
Peace to the People! This week Mike continues the conversation with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to answer some questions that the people have been asking. If you have not heard part 1 of this make sure you pause right here and go back to take a listen. In the second part of this discussion, Mike Sr and Debbie reflect on the decisions they made that kept them away from their families for so long and whether it was all worth it. Would they do it again? Join in as the family gets re...
Oct 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 41
Peace to the People! This week Mike sits down with his parents Mike Davis Sr. and Debbie Davis to answer some questions that Mike Jr has been wondering the answers to and that the people have been asking him. Mike Sr and Debbie give candid answers about parenting behind bars, times they wished that they made different choices, and what they knew and didn't know about Mike Jr's upbringing. This is only the first part, so make sure you check back next week to hear the rest of this raw, transparent...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 40
Peace to the People! On Monday September 20th, 2021 Mike's uncle, Chuckie Africa, lost his battle with cancer. In this episode, Mike Jr, his pops Mike Sr aka Big Mike, and his mother, Chuck's sister , Debbie remember the life of a life long fighter. They reminisce about the fighting spirit that Chuck had, stories from his childhood, and how they hope he will be remembered. As always you can connect with Mike @mikeafricajr or send a message to @onamovepodcast DEAFENING SILENCE by Chuckie Africa D...
Sep 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 39
Peace to the People! This week is the final part of a multipart series titled MOVE: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As you may (or may not) be aware, several former MOVE members including Mike's sister, have publicly left the organization. One request was for Mike to use his platform to share the truth about MOVE. In this series, Mike will share his experiences and as always speak nothing but his truth. In the fourth and last part of the series, Mike reflects on what his processing in real time...
Sep 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 38
Peace to the People! This week is the second part of a multipart series titled MOVE: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As you may (or may not) be aware, several former MOVE members including Mike's sister, have publicly left the organization. One request was for Mike to use his platform to share the truth about MOVE. In this series, Mike will share his experiences and as always speak nothing but his truth. In the third part of the series, Mike reflects on times where the leadership of the MOVE or...
Sep 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 37
Peace to the People! This week is the second part of a multipart series titled MOVE: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As you may (or may not) be aware, several former MOVE members including Mike's sister, have publicly left the organization. One request was for Mike to use his platform to share the truth about MOVE. In this series, Mike will share his experiences and as always speak nothing but his truth. In the second part of the series, Mike reflects on some MOVE philosophies that he has alway...
Sep 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 36
Peace to the People! This week is the first of a multipart series titled MOVE: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As you may (or may not) be aware, several former MOVE members including Mike's sister, have publicly left the organization. One request was for Mike to use his platform to share the truth about MOVE. In this series, Mike will share his experiences and as always speak nothing but his truth. In the first part of the series, Mike recounts his first remembered experiences in MOVE. As a chi...
Aug 26, 2021•33 min•Ep. 35
On a Move to the People! Today Mike continues his conversation with Dr. Krystal Strong and YahNé Ndgo , two women who are long time activists and leaders in the movement, about white people in Black revolutionary spaces. Is there something more to the well meaning white moderate? What do Krystal and YahNé think needs to happen in these spaces and how do they think Black people should get more involved? Head over to MikeAfricaJr.com to get your copy of the brand new book "50 Years on a Move" and ...
Aug 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
On a Move to the People! White allies who were once vocal as all get out during the 2020 uprisings are quickly jumping off of the movement train . Gone are the Black Lives Matter signing on the front lawns and the people coming out to protest the killing of Black people. Today Mike has two women who are long time activists and leaders in the movement, Dr. Krystal Strong and YahNé Ndgo , to discuss just why this is happening. Is this a new phenomenon or should it always be expected? Plus a long c...
Aug 12, 2021•36 min•Ep. 33
On a Move to the People! August 8th, 1978 changed Mike's life forever, and he wasn't even born yet. All of the details and if you want an in-depth look at those events and what led up to the altercation, check out the Tommy Oliver doc 40 Years a Prisoner. As Mike reflects on what August 8th means to him, he can't help but wonder if things have really changed. He discusses what parallels still exist to this day and what he believes needs to happen in order to see some actual change. Missed Pam Af...
Aug 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 32
On a Move to the People! We are back and better than ever! This week Mike is joined by his sister in the movement Pam Africa to discuss whether or not a revolutionary can retire. Are there levels to activism? Are there people who everyday contribute to the movement even though they might not realize it? Listen in as Pam and Mike offer their takes and gives the final answer to the question. Missed Pam Africa's first episode on the podcast? Check it out here! Head over to MikeAfricaJr.com to get y...
Jul 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 31
On a Move. On April 21, 2021 author Abdul-Aliy Muhammad wrote an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer breaking the story of Penn and Princeton have held the remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims #TreeAfrica and #DelishaAfrica without permission. Since then it has been a whirlwind of action, additional reports, and discovery as more information about the depth of the injustice at the hands of these institutions continues to be brought to light. MOVE's demands are as follows: The immediate return o...
Jul 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 30
On a Move to the People! This week Mike is joined by Sunny Singh, former software developer turned videographer and music archivist of hardcore punk bands. Listen in as Sunny tells us about his love for filmography, his experiences behind the lens, and how this career change turned political. Make sure you connect with Sunny @hate5six on instagram, facebook, and twitter. To support his work, follow him on Patreon at patreon.com/hate5six Head over to MikeAfricaJr.com to get your copy of the brand...
Jul 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 29
