The program features a vibrant celebration of music of all cultures of the earth. Expect surprises. Rotating Hosts are Joanna Manqueros, Jose Ruiz, Stephen Kent, David McBurnie and Will Smith.
The month is August, the year is 2022. Since 1979, August has been a time, particularly in the black community, to commemorate black freedom fighters, to honor political prisoners, to condemn the horrific conditions of U.S. prisons, and to highlight black resistance against racial oppression.
Observers of Black August call for the immediate release of all political prisoners, including Leonard Peltier and Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Tonight on Full Circle we’ll hear
-A Black News Channel report about the history & impact of
Black August
-Poetic expression from the Daughters of Yam
-Archival Full Circle segments about Black August history + the
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. United Nations warns of disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine under Russian control. 1,000 + mental health workers rally at Kaiser Permanente’s Oakland headquarters in open ended strike. California health officials urge 48 hours … Continued
Today on the show: Will there be a Nuclear Meltdown in Ukraine?: Also Has Governor Newsom sold out the people of California to the Nuclear Power industry: AND WE CONTINUE OUR DRUM-BEAT FRONT LINE COVERAGE OF THE FARMWORKERS PILGRIMAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.