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John Africa
(1931–1985)
Civil Rights Advocate
United States
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John Africa was a civil rights advocate from the United States, best known for Signs of the times II.
Quick Facts About John Africa
- Born
- July 26, 1931
- Died
- May 13, 1985
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Civil Rights Advocate
- Notable works
- Signs of the times II
About John Africa
John Africa, born Vincent Leaphart, was an American social activist who was the founder of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based, predominantly African American organization active since the early 1970s. He and his followers were killed in the residential home that served as MOVE's headquarters after the Philadelphia Police Department bombed the house with C4-explosive, igniting an uncontrolled and lethal fire following a standoff between MOVE and police.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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