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The 19 black radicals who are still in prison after four decades-(The Guardian)

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Some African American rebels, including Mumia Abu-Jamal and members of Move, are still incarcerated for their actions during the 1970s black liberation struggle.

Eddie Goodman Africa, Move organisation

 Eddie Africa uses public address system to talk to people outside the Move headquarters, a house in west Philadelphia, on 3 March 1978. Photograph: Bill Ingraham/AP

Age: 68

Incarcerated since: 1978

Convicted of: Third-degree murder of police officer James Ramp during Philadelphia siege

Sentence: 30 years to life

Current prison: SCI Mahanoy, Pennsylvania

Janet Holloway Africa, Move organisation

 Janet Africa of MOVE talks to bystanders outside the MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, on 3 August 1978. Photograph: Hires/AP

Age: 67

Incarcerated since: 1978

Convicted of: Third-degree murder of police officer James Ramp during Philadelphia siege

Sentence: 30 years to life

Current prison: SCI Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

Janine Phillips Africa, Move organisation

 Janine Africa, a member of Move, preaches to the crowd that gathers in front of their barricaded house. Photograph: Leif Skoogfors/Corbis via Getty Images

Age: 62

Incarcerated since: 1978

Convicted of: Third-degree murder of police officer James Ramp during Philadelphia siege

Sentence: 30 years to life

Current prison: SCI Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

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