Commemorating 40 Years Since the MOVE Bombing: Remembering Philadelphia's Dark Chapter

Search for “the only bomb dropped on an American neighborhood” to discover a chilling chapter from four decades ago that devastated Philadelphia’s Black community. On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia Police detonated a bomb on a MOVE rowhouse, claiming the lives of 11 individuals, including five children, and destroying an entire block. Michael Africa, a MOVE member, asserted that no rationale can excuse this violence. As Philadelphia commemorates, this Day of Remembrance calls for essential dialogue on conflict resolution and fostering a more empathetic future.