Sunni and Lisa observe Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday in song…then proceed to discuss his energy and efforts under the umbrella of Social Justice. If peace means a willingness to be exploited economically, dominated politically, humiliated and segregated, I don’t want peace. If peace mean being complacently adjusted to a deadening state quo, I don’t want peace. If peace mean keeping my mouth shut in the midst of injustice and evil, I don’t want peace. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for all people. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King
On this episode of Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag! Sunni and Lisa interview Mike Africa, Jr. member of The Move Organization and the Black Philly Radical Collective. He is the son of two political prisoners, who were each sentenced to 100 years in prison. Mike was secretly born in a Philadelphia prison following a raid on his family’s home. 40 Years a Prisoner is currently on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. This documentary will render you speechless and ready for action at the same time! Maddening! Unbelievable! Geez! Listen, trigger warning… be sure to put your seatbelt on!
We hear Mike’s views regarding the criminal justice system, social injustice, police brutality, Defund the Police, the office of the President, the systemic racism, black men as the face of… , voting, disparities in sentencing, the healthcare system and so much more! Mike’s Never Give Up attitude is infectious.
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