UPC Nebraska is pleased to present "Born on the MOVE" with Mike Africa Jr. Mike Africa, Jr. is member of The MOVE Organization. He is a hip hop artist and motivational resilience speaker. He pushes his revolutionary message with his dynamic stage performances, mixing music with speeches.
Come to the Nebraska Union Swanson Auditorium from 7:30– 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5 to follow the tumultuous journey of Mike's life.
Mike is the son of two political prisoners who were sentenced to 100 years in prison. He was secretly born in a Philadelphia prison following a police raid on his family’s home. As an infant, he was taken from his mother and placed in an orphanage where he was physically and mentally abused. At age six, he witnessed the smoke in the air from a police bomb that was dropped on his family’s home, killing 11 of his family members, including five children who were also in the orphanage.
At age 13, Mike began using his music to raise awareness about his experiences in the hopes of gaining justice for his family. On June 16, 2018, Mike finally got his mother released after 40 years in prison. Four months later on October 23, 2018, he was successful in gaining his father’s release.
Mike currently travels the country as a speaker telling his incredible story and inspiring others with his powerful message, “Never Give Up.” Mike has shared the stage with the likes of Marc Lamont Hill, Tarana Burke, Ramona Africa, Dead Prez, Danny Glover and countless others, tackling issues such as mass incarceration, police brutality, and climate change.
The event is free to UNL students with an Event Pass. Because of COVID-19 mitigation measures, attendance is limited for this event. Students can RSVP to attend on NvolveU. Six feet social distancing rules will be enforced, masks are required, and hand sanitizer will be available at this event.
If reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, large print, special seating, etc. are needed to accommodate a disability, please contact Karen Wills at 402-472-9749 or kwills2@unl.edu to discuss accommodations at least two (2) weeks prior to the event to ensure we can make appropriate arrangements.
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