Hard Knock Radio

Alton Sterling and Philando Castile

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  Today we speak with Arthur “Silky Slim” Reed, a former gang leader turned community activist about the police murder of Alton Sterling caught on tape, in Baton Rouge Louisiana. We also hear from Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile — who was shot to death during a police traffic stop in suburban Minneapolis, … Continued


Dr. Katrina Karkazis, the Stanford bioethicist spoke candidly about the ban that makes female athletes with naturally high levels of testosterone ineligible to compete under International Association of Athletics Federation rules. International sports organizations have long subjected female elite female athletes to humiliating practice of sex testing, designed to identify those with abnormally high testosterone … Continued


Ishmael Reed, editor of the anthology Black Hollywood Unchained, examines and responds to the contemporary portrayals of Blacks in films and television. Using the 2012 release of the film Django Unchained as the focal point of much of the discussion, these essays and reviews provide a critical perspective on the challenges facing filmmakers and actors … Continued


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Brexit Outcome: What Does It Mean For People of African Descent?

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After months of debate, the United Kingdom officially voted to leave the European Union in a referendum nicknamed “Brexit.” Today on Hard Knock, we’ll discuss Brexit and the impact it will have on communities of color, specifically Black people. Guest: Twilight Bey, is an organizer of the gang truce. He’s the lead Social Intervention Specialist … Continued


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Brexit; and H.O.M.E

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On today’s edition of Hard Knock, we speak with former deputy Mayor of London, Lee Jasper about UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, Brexit. And later we speak with Brittney Frazier and Lauren Spence about the play titled, H.O.M.E. H.O.M.E, takes place from Oakland to Mars, in search of Home. H.O.M.E. follows the journey … Continued