Remembering Chuck Africa

<p>Peace to the People! On Monday September 20th, 2021 Mike's uncle, Chuckie Africa, lost his battle with cancer. In this episode, Mike Jr, his pops Mike Sr aka Big Mike, and his mother, Chuck's sister , Debbie remember the life of a life long fighter. They reminisce about the fighting spirit that Chuck had, stories from his childhood, and how they hope he will be remembered. </p><p>As always you can connect with Mike <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeafricajr/">@mikeafricajr</a> or send a message to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onamovepodcast/">@onamovepodcast</a></p><p> </p><p>DEAFENING SILENCE   by Chuckie Africa </p><p>Don't yall hear cries of anguish? In the climate of pain come</p><p>joining voices?</p><p>but voices become unheard and strained by in-actions</p><p>of dead brains...</p><p>how long will thou Philly soul</p><p>remain in the pit of agonizing apathy?</p><p>In difference seems to greet you like the morning mirror</p><p>look closely in the mirror and realize its a period of mourning...</p><p>my sisters, mothers, daughters, wives and warriors</p><p>languish in prisons' obscurity like a distant star in another galaxy</p><p>as does their brothers</p><p>we need to be free</p><p>How loud can your silence stay?</p><p>stand up with courage and have a say</p><p>choose resistance and let go of your fears</p><p>the history of injustice to MOVE you know so well</p><p>But your deafening silence could be my DEATH KNELL.</p><p>07-12-10</p>