MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy
By Temple University and The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Description
On May 13th, 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on the home of MOVE, a Black-led back-to-nature group in West Philadelphia. The bomb and its fiery aftermath killed 11 people including 6 children. It destroyed 61 homes and left 250 people homeless.
Reporter Linn Washington has covered MOVE for more than 50 years. He weaves us through the tangled story of a cult-like leader, desperate neighbors, brutal cops, and a city torn apart
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| Episode | Date |
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The Aftermath
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Bomb
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Standoff
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May 13, 2025 |
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Shattered Peace
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May 06, 2025 |
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The Battle of 1978
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Beginning
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Introducing MOVE:Untangling the Tragedy
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Apr 04, 2025 |