Paradise Gray No Half Steppin (Encore)
Paradise Gray of X-Clan talks with Davey D about his new book NO HALF STEPPIN which chronicles the history of New York’s famed Hip Hop club Latin Quarters
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.
A Poisoned City: Flint Water Crisis and Cuba: The Cookbook
we speak with rewire journalist Auditi Guha about the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Later Julieta Kusnir speaks with author Imogene Tondre about her book, Cuba: The Cookbook. A unique compilation of authentic home-cooking recipes from Cuba, reflecting the island’s remarkable culinary diversity.
Black Woman Is God
Davey speaks with Karen Senefuru and Ashara Ekundayo about the Black Woman Is God exhibit
One Voice documentary, Indigenous People’s Day
We talk with local filmmakers and music experts about a new film out of Oakland called One voice that focuses on the development of Gospel music. Later we talk about the importance of Indigenous People’s Day
Black Fatherhood by Khalid Akil White
Fatherhood is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and it becomes even tougher when one must combat harmful stereotypes. In his work, Khalid Akil White actively challenges the negative stereotype of the “Black Father.” White is both a father himself and a professor of African American studies. With these dual qualifications, he … Continued
In Conversation with Martha Nussbaum
For decades Martha C. Nussbaum has been an acclaimed scholar and humanist, earning dozens of honors for her books and essays. In The Monarchy of Fear she turns her full attention to the terrible political standoff tha has polarized America since the Trump election. Although today’s atmosphere is heavily marked by partisanship, divisive rhetoric, and the seeming total inability … Continued
Black Fatherhood by Khalid Akil White
Fatherhood is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and it becomes even tougher when one must combat harmful stereotypes. In his work, Khalid Akil White actively challenges the negative stereotype of the “Black Father.” White is both a father himself and a professor of African American studies. With these dual qualifications, he … Continued
Conscious Aging by Ram Dass
Conscious Aging is an unforgettable learning session with Ram Dass, the former Harvard professor whose teachings about love, compassion, and sacrifice have received international acclaim. On this live recording, Ram Dass brings into focus one of the great issues of our day: the fear of aging and death. Carefully examining both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, … Continued
JOAN MORGAN She Begat This: 20 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Highly influential debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with this eye-opening exploration of Lauryn Hill and her amazing artistic legacy. Released in 1998, Lauryn Hill’s first solo album is often cited by music critics as one of the most important recordings of all time. Artists from Beyoncé to Nicki Minaj to Janelle Monae have … Continued
In Conversation with Martha Nussbaum
For decades Martha C. Nussbaum has been an acclaimed scholar and humanist, earning dozens of honors for her books and essays. In The Monarchy of Fear she turns her full attention to the terrible political standoff tha has polarized America since the Trump election. Although today’s atmosphere is heavily marked by partisanship, divisive rhetoric, and the seeming total inability … Continued