On August 13 1955, a Black WW1 war veteran named Lamar Smith was murdered on the steps of the Brookhaven MS courthouse in front of many witnesses as he tried to register Black people to vote. No one was ever brought to justice. Joining us to discuss is Roy L Smith, a nephew of Lamar Smith. Their family is planning an event in Lamar Smith’s honor on August 14th.
Then, Hip Hop is turning 50 and several Bay Area folks are being inducted into the Bay Area Hip Hop Archives. We are joined by three of the people being honored at the celebration event for the Archives, which will take place on Friday, August 11th at the Oakland Museum of California. Our guests are Davey D, a multi-media journalist, professor, hip-hop historian, dj, activist, speaker, and commentator with a long history of playing and reporting on hip hop. He is the veteran host of KPFA’s very own Hard Knock Radio. We’re also joined by Anita Johnson, a nationally-recognized, award-winning broadcast journalist, and veteran executive producer of KPFA’s very own Hard Knock Radio. Lastly, we’re joined by Jennifer Johns, a powerhouse, vocalist, songwriter, producer, activist, and entrepreneur who creates sounds, experiences, and products that are sure to stir your soul, inspire your mind and move your body.
Learn more about the celebration event on Friday, August 11th: https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-a-celebration-of-hip-hop-culture/
This week’s Resistance in Residence Artist is actor, comedian, radio host, director, playwrite and social justice warrior, Donald Lacy.
Learn more about Donald Lacy’s current play Josephine’s Feast: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/josephines-feast-magic-theatre-black-mother-18258593
Follow Donald Lacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldlacyjr/
Check out Donald Lacy’s organization LoveLife Foundation: https://www.lovelifefoundation.org/
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