Tag Archives: police violence

Remembering the MOVE Bombing

In 1985, in what should be considered one of the greatest national tragedies in recent history, the Philadelphia government used military explosives over MOVE’s headquarters in the neighborhood of Cobbs Creek in West Philadelphia. Understanding both Philadelphia’s and Penn’s role in terrorizing the Black activists who were impacted by the bombing is crucial for any student who attends the University.

A Brief and Violent History of Campus Policing

Universities in the U.S., like the police, have deep historical connections with two pillars of this country’s founding, stolen African labor and stolen indigenous land. Campus policing, while a newer development, aligns with and leads Penn’s legacy of violence.

12 Things to do Instead of Calling the Cops

As newcomers, it is important to learn about the space where we live, and how Penn displaces predominantly Black, working-class communities that live here through economic and physical violence. Part of this is understanding that Penn or Philadelphia police play a part in enforcing gentrification and that calling the police often puts Black communities in harm’s way. 

A Brief and Violent History of Campus Policing

Universities in the U.S., like the police, have deep historical connections with two pillars of this country’s founding, stolen African labor and stolen indigenous land. Campus policing, while a newer development, aligns with and leads Penn’s legacy of violence.

Remembering the MOVE Bombing

In 1985, in what should be considered one of the greatest national tragedies in recent history, the Philadelphia government used military explosives over MOVE’s headquarters in the neighborhood of Cobbs Creek in West Philadelphia. Understanding both Philadelphia’s and Penn’s role in terrorizing the Black activists who were impacted by the bombing is crucial for any student who attends the University.