The Legacy of Oakland’s Boogaloo Dance Culture
We speak with pioneer dancer Will Randolph of The Black Resurgents about the history of the dance group and the 50th memorial celebration.
Hard Knock Radio
4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
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. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.
We speak with Hip-Hop artist / activist Deuce Eclipse about COVID, Immigration and his new single ‘Just My Sun’ produced by El Juanio, about the emotional turmoil of many who desire to be parents, but struggle with fertility issues.
We speak with Professor Laura Briggs PhD about her new book, Taking Children: A History of American Terror an examination of the separation of children from their families has a long history in the United States. The book argues that for four hundred years the United States has taken children for political ends. Black children, … Continued
We speak with Sunspot Jonz about his new book, The Dentist and The Fire Breathing Dragon.
Hard Knock Radio – September 13, 2021
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.
The 19th Oakland International Film Festival
We speak with David Roach about the 19th Oakland International Film Festival.
We speak with members of the NBUF (National Black United Front) and MS Move about the ongoing ground work to help survivors of Hurricane Ida. Guests: Kofi Taharka, is the National Chairperson of National Black United Front Kowsa is a member of the National Black United Front Mac Epps,is the executive director/co-founder of MS MOVE. … Continued
The Impact of Hurricane Ida on New York City
We speak with hip hop activist Rodstarz about the impact of Hurricane Ida in New York City.
We speak with two long-time reproduction rights activists about the new abortion laws in Texas. Guests: Layidua Salazar, the Program Associate at San Francisco Foundation Aimee Arrambide, the executive director of AVOW, an abortion rights advocacy group. photo: Pete Alexopoulos via Unsplash
Hard Knock Radio – September 6, 2021
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.