The Africas VS. America

Publisher:
CBC

The Africas VS. America

5.0/5

Critic Rating

In 1985, police dropped a bomb in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Their target? A family of Black radicals known as ‘MOVE,’ who found themselves ensnared in a city — and nation’s — domestic war on Black Liberation. Over seven episodes, host Matthew Amha investigates the events that culminated in the MOVE bombing, and the long afterlife of a forgotten American tragedy.All episodes are available ad-free on the CBC True Crime Premium channel.


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery Feb 6, 2023

"It starts with the repulsive discovery of what was being done with the Africas remains and takes hold of you once you hear those first few phrases. By exploring the viscous realities of institutional racism and the perpetual failings of law enforcement, The Africas VS. America adds perspective, commentary, and evidence to the recurring struggles of being Black in America. …"

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