In this harrowing and deeply important testimony, Malik Rahim, a veteran Black Panther, community organizer, and co-founder of Common Ground Relief, sheds light on one of the most disturbing yet largely unspoken aspects of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina—the violent actions of white vigilantes in New Orleans. Speaking before the Katrina Tribunal, Rahim exposes the … Continued
This powerful speech by Dick Gregory offers an unflinching examination of American racism, blending his signature wit with hard-hitting truths about the deep-rooted injustices that define the nation’s history. Gregory, a legendary comedian, civil rights activist, and political commentator, was never afraid to challenge the status quo. Rising to fame in the 1960s as one … Continued
This collection features the powerful and uncompromising voice of Dhoruba Bin-Wahad, a lifelong revolutionary, former political prisoner, and leading intellectual in Black liberation struggles. A former member of the Black Panther Party and co-founder of the Black Liberation Army, Dhoruba was targeted by COINTELPRO and wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 20 years before his conviction was … Continued
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Minneapolis-based educator and freelance journalist Marjaan MJ Sirdar. The conversation delved into the deeper history of Target’s involvement in law enforcement, racialized surveillance, and its strategic influence over public policy. As Target rescinds its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Sirdar’s research … Continued
On today’s show, we explore the human impact of increasing transphobia on our transgender family and community members, in conversation with kai alviar horton, the Executive Director of Trans Lifeline, a peer support and crisis hotline offering phone support to transgender people. It is the first transgender crisis hotline to exist in the United States … Continued
KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Waste,” directed by Carey Perloff, at Marin Theatre through March 2, 2025.
Rev Yearwood reflects on the inspiration behind founding Hip Hop Caucus while on a trip to Memphis in 2004.
This talk features community activist and peace advocate Twilight Bey reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots. As a key figure in gang intervention and social justice work, Bey examines the root causes of the uprising, the role of gang truce efforts, and the ongoing fight for justice in marginalized communities. He … Continued
This conversation features Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and scholar-activist Ward Churchill as they discuss the impact of COINTELPRO, the FBI’s covert counterintelligence program, at a Congressional Black Caucus event. They examine the program’s historical role in targeting civil rights leaders, Black liberation movements, and Indigenous activists, shedding light on its lasting effects on social justice organizing … Continued
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