Hard Knock Radio with Reverend Allison Tanner
In this powerful conversation, Davey D speaks with Reverend Allison Tanner about the upcoming Right of Return Pilgrimage, a 22-mile interfaith walk taking place Sunday, June 8, from 7 AM to 7 PM. The journey begins at the Islamic Cultural Center in Alameda and ends at the West Berkeley Shellmound, honoring Palestinian rights and connecting global struggles to local action.
Rev. Tanner explains that the pilgrimage is more than symbolic—it’s a bold act of faith-based resistance grounded in calls for justice. Rooted in the tradition of “praying with our feet,” the event echoes civil rights-era activism while directly confronting genocide, displacement, and the weaponization of religion.
Each of the seven walk segments will include distinct political calls to action, including:
- Restoring UNRWA funding
- Enacting an arms embargo against Israel
- Opposing California’s AB 715, which would erase Palestinian history from schools
- Supporting Alameda County’s ethical investment initiative
Rev. Tanner also challenges the misuse of anti-semitism accusations to silence Palestine solidarity, especially as Christian Zionism—often driven by apocalyptic theology—co-opts both Christianity and Jewish identity. She points to Project Esther, a shadow campaign working to suppress pro-Palestinian voices under the guise of anti-hate measures, while ignoring actual antisemitism from high-profile political actors.
Throughout the interview, Tanner stresses that this movement is about reclaiming faith, standing against empire, and lifting up the right to return, remain, and migrate—for Palestinians and all displaced peoples.
Listeners are encouraged to register for the walk at bit.ly/RightOfReturnPilgrimage to receive a detailed guide with prayers, walking segments, and concrete actions to take—even if they can’t attend in person.
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.
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