Columbus Day and Karega Bailey
We examine the contradictions of Columbus Day. Later we speak with community activist and artist Karega Bailey about his group Sol Development.
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.
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools is an examination of the experiences of black girls across the country whose intricate lives are misunderstood, highly judged “by teachers, administrators, and the justice system “and degraded by the very institutions charged with helping them flourish. In her new book, Morris shows how, despite obstacles, stigmas, … Continued
The entire nation is reeling from one murder by police after another — #TerenceCrutcher #KeithScott #AlfredOlango Yet – in other jurisdictions across the country, we are seeing charges and repercussions for the murders of Black men. Meanwhile, in San Francisco – the people await and to receive justice for the murders of Góngora Pat’s, Alex … Continued
In Conversation with Damani Baker and Duane Detterville
Davey D speaks with filmmaker Damani Baker about his documentary, The House on Cocoa Road, and his personal experience with the United States invasion of Greneda. Greg Bridges speaks with artist/activist Duane Detterville about the Oakland Maroons Art Collective’s tribute to the Black Panther Party’s 50th anniversary.
In Conversation with the Green Party’s Vice-Presidential Candidate Ajamu Baraka
Davey D speaks with the Green Party vice-presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka. Greg Bridges speaks with Ashara Ekundayo about the Black Panther exhibit at Omi Gallery.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on the National Anthem and Colin Kaepernick
We speak with basketball legend Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf about his stance against the national anthem 20 years ago and athletes protesting it now. Later we hear a poem from Amiri Baraka.
Donald Lacy and Colorstruck
We speak with activist Donald Lacy about his upcoming play Colorstruck.
Yesterday marked the second night, protesters gathered in El Cajon, California to demand accountability following another shooting death of an unarmed Black man by police. Alfred Olango sister called the authorities for assistance when he began acting usual due to him suffering a seizure. Once police arrived on the scene things escalated ending in Mr. … Continued
Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Congresswoman Barbara Lee examines the successes and failures of the Presidential Debate between Clinton and Trump, held on Monday.