Hard Knock Radio

Oakland Community Rallies For Solid Commitments Amidst A’s Waterfront Ballpark Proposal

On Wednesday, Oakland residents rallied outside the Oakland A’s office, calling for the A’s baseball team and the developer of a proposed waterfront ballpark to invest more funds in the community as part of the project. We spoke with organizers about affordable housing, jobs for Oakland residents and the upcoming critical vote on the A’s … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Virulent Hate Project: Understanding Anti-Asian Sentiment in The US – Part Two

Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later we celebrate the activism of Grace Lee Boggs and her organizing work with diverse communities. Virulent Hate Project Key findings from the new report … Continued