Hard Knock Radio

Artist As First Responders and Poor News Network

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We speak with Ashara Ekundayo about “Artist As First Responder” in reaction to 9/11 and her campaign to bring more awareness to Black August with “9 Days of Radical Practice.”  Later we hear from Poor News Network about America’s assault on economically disenfranchised communities.   Guest: Ashara Ekundayo is a cultural strategist, independent curator, serial … Continued


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Understanding of The Legacies of Dr. Runoko Rashidi and Glen Ford

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We discuss the life and legacy of Black Agenda Report’s co-founder Glen Ford and the scholarship of Dr. Runoko Rashidi. Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence–that is, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement.  He is the author or editor of twenty-two books, the … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – August 23, 2021

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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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The Devastation in Haiti and Prison Resistance

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We speak with Haitian activist Pierre LaBossiere about the earthquake in Haiti. We also speak about the legacy of Haiti and its connection to Black August. Later activist Dorsey Nunn joins us to discuss prison abolition and Black August resistance.


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Hard Knock Radio – August 16, 2021

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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.