Hard Knock Radio

Gentrification in America and Poor News Network

We speak with local filmmaker Shirah Dedman about her short documentary on Gentrification in Oakland. According to Dedman’s research, Oakland’s Black population has dwindled from 44% to an estimated 26%. In her new film, Dedman examines urban regentrification and it’s impact on people of color. Later Poor News Network examines gentrification and America’s growing divide.


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Music of The Actualized Child

We speak with Nicole Klaymoon and Amikaeyla Gaston about the new play Music of the Actualized Child, interweaves street dance, documentary theater, live song, and video art to engage a critical conversation around the school-to-prison pipeline, childhood trauma, race, and healing. Shakti Butler’s new film, Healing Justice, serves as a springboard for visceral movement and musical … Continued