We speak with long-time activist and lawyer Walter Riley about Donald Trump sending federal agents to Oakland, California with the purpose of protecting federal office buildings, statues, and aggressively handling protesters.
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 Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. about the legacy of police torture of activists in Chicago and how we must contextualize the threat of federal troops coming into our cities. Later we speak with WolfHawkJaguar about his new music, the power of healing, and the upcoming Bam Fest 2020.
Jelani Cobb and Congresswoman Barbara Lee Talk About the Legacies of John Lewis and CT Vivian
We pay tribute to John Lewis and CT Vivian with historian Jelani Cobb and Barbara Lee.
Today we discuss transphobia and homophobia in the Black community. Specifically, as it pertains to anti-Black racism in policing and the movement for Black Lives. We cover the murder of a Black trans man Tony McDade by Tallahassee police (2 days after the murder of George Floyd and the third fatal officer-involved shooting in the … Continued
Mental Health During the Pandemic and Poor News Network
We speak with two therapists about mental health during the pandemic. And later Poor News Network examines America’s War on the Poor.
Today we continue with part two of the National Black United Front’s discussion titled, Uprising 2020: Message from the Grassroots. The panelists are Richard Raw, Chairman Kofi Taharka, Swatara Olushola, Alycia Miles, Will Bowles, Victoria Mosby, Vinson Verdree, Kim Hewitt, and Rashad Shabazz. Moderated by Jade Arrindell.
Davey D speaks with Chairman Kofi Taharka of the National Black United Front (NBUF). And later we hear an excerpt from NBUF’s discussion titled, Uprising 2020: Message from the Grassroots. [email protected] https://www.nationalblackunitedfront.net/?fbclid=IwAR1BO7gjaA5lUGXwQVaDjwdoo3mavUFevE8wbaAkQlloYCyv4g7Q-H6MCrU
BLM rally in Martinez| SF’s CAREN Act
We talk to people in Martinez California at the BLM Rally and March against racism. Later we speak with SF Supervisor Shamann Walton about the the CAREN act which would punish those who call 911 on people and make false claims.
In Conversation with Jahi about The Intersection between Hip Hop Culture and Education
We speak with long time artists activist Jahi about his new projects which include two books. The Intersection Between Hip Hop Culture and Education and The Microphone Journeyman Influences, messages and Notes from the stage. We also talk about his new album called ‘Foward Future’ with producer Confinga.
We speak with RodStarz of Rebel Diaz about the connection between police and Israeli tactics being adapted all over the world to crush dissent. We talk about Black brown unity and how to rid the community of anti Blackness. links to songs: MULTIPLY (Rebel Diaz x Tef Poe)- Leaders and Shooters (w/ Sa-Roc, Bambu, T-Dubb-O, … Continued