A collection of complete and exclusive inteviews from Davey D and Hard Knock Radio
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D hosted an in-depth conversation about the ongoing prison justice issues in Virginia, specifically the disturbing conditions at Red Onion State Prison. Joined by Phil Wilayto of the Virginia Prison Justice Network and Woods Ervin from Critical Resistance, the discussion delved into the harsh realities faced by incarcerated individuals, … Continued
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace about the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel’s recent air strikes across Syria. They discussed the broader geopolitical implications of these strikes, the involvement of international powers like the U.S. … Continued
On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D speaks with grammy award-winning artist Robert Glasper. Biography Hailing from Houston, Texas, Robert Glasper is a jazz pianist with a knack for mellow, harmonically complex compositions that also reveal a subtle hip-hop influence. Inspired to play piano by his mother, a gospel pianist and vocalist, Glasper attended … Continued
(HKR-12-10-24) In a recent conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Devorah Major, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate, to reflect on the life and influence of iconic Nikki Giovanni. Major, a celebrated poet and author herself, discussed her personal journey as a writer, the impact of Giovanni’s work, and the broader legacy of … Continued
(HKR-12-10-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black arts movement, while also discussing … Continued
