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Delbert Africa Revolutionary!By Mumia Abu-Jamal (c) 06/19/20 He was born under the name Delbert Orr, but is known in the world as Delbert Africa, a prominent member of the MOVE Organization.In the 70s in Philadelphia he was perhaps its best known and most frequently cited member. With more years than most, he was adept at using the media to spread information and promote MOVE purposes.His country accent around Chicago and his ingenious puns made his remarks interesting and gave them journalistic value.I regret to inform you that Delbert Africa, who won his freedom in January 2020 after 41 years imprisoned, lost his life a few days ago to the ravages of cancer.But this is not the whole story. Late last year, Delbert was urgently taken to a nearby hospital due to an undisclosed disorder.On leaving prison, Delbert consulted with some doctors who were horrified to learn of the drugs he was given while in Dallas prison in Pennsylvania State. A doctor said, ′′ The drugs they used in that prison were poison."Still,