we speak with former political prisoner Dhoruba Bin Wahad about the humanitarian crisis in the Congo. Later Poor News Network explores America’s War On The Poor.
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.
Honoring Revolutionary Journalist Kiilu Nyasha and Upcoming Events with Ren, the Vinyl Archaeologist
We speak with Tina Bartolome about the life and times of revolutionary journalist and freedom fighter, Kiilu Nyasha. And later Ren, the Vinyl Archaeologist shares what’s popping throughout the Bay.
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.
We speak with Professor Tina Bell Wright of Southwest College about White Supremacy and how its manifested and carried out by President Donald Trump. We talk about the recent decision to send US troops to patrol our borders and the Homeland Security gathering data and monitoring the activities of journalist and bloggers. Professor Wright is … Continued
We discuss the case of the Central Park Five with Yusef Salaam. And later Harry Williams talks about his new book, Street Cred: A Hood Minister’s Guide To Urban Ministry.
Big Dan of BRWN BFLO speaks about his new play and immigration.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Up next on the program, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with conversations featuring Alice Walker, Gary Younge and some of King’s most memorable speeches. we play a number of speeches of Dr King. One is King speaking to youth at a middle … Continued
we speak with poet and author Jessica Care Moore about her upcoming Black Women Rock event. And later we listen to an excerpt from Dr. King Jr.
we speak with Africa Today’s host Walter Turner about the life and times of Winnie Mandela. Also we speak with Karega Bailey of Sol Development about Stephon Clark.
Chairman Omali Yeshitela explores the dangers of the police state. image credit @ uhurunews