The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been at the center of geopolitical struggles, resource exploitation, and devastating conflict—issues that continue to shape the lives of millions. In this episode, we speak with Netfa Freeman, Pan-Africanist organizer and human rights activist, about the ongoing crisis in the Congo. We unpack the historical and present-day forces fueling instability, including foreign intervention, multinational corporate interests, and the struggle for sovereignty. Freeman also explores the role of grassroots resistance, Pan-African solidarity, and what people in the U.S. can do to support Congolese self-determination. Tune in for a critical discussion that connects the Congo’s fight for liberation with global movements for justice.
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.