We speak with LGBTQ activist Chaney Turner about the slayings in Orlando as we pay tribute to the victims. Later we speak with Rashida Grenage, Pamela Drake and Reggie Lyles about police reform efforts in Oakland, California.
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.
On today’s show we discuss the sexual assault case at Stanford University that ignited public outrage after the defendant, Brock Turner was sentenced to six months in jail; The Firing of Oakland’s Police Chief Sean Whent; and in 1968 Muhammad Ali spoke with Pacifica Radio’s Julius Lester to explain his position on racism in America, … Continued
Malcolm X; Marcus Garvey; and Bumpy Johnson
Davey D talks with Gus Newport about Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Bumpy Johnson and more.
The Death of Toveet Radcliffe, a young Israeli soldier
We speak with David Sheen about the Israeli Army’s investigation into the death, Toveet Radcliffe.
On today’s show we speak with Rosa Clemente about the conviction of Jasmine Abulla, a Black Lives Matter activist and Clinton, Sanders race to the finish line. And later we speak with Hip Hop artist and activist Olmeca about his new album and song “Dump Trump”.
Muhammad Ali, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, died on June 3rd at the age of 74. Poets Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Gil Noble and Nikki Giovanni provide poetic prose in tribute. And later we play various interviews and speeches that feature Muhammad Ali.
Look back at Malcolm X’s life and legacy with a conversation featuring Michael Eric Dyson, Justin DeMagles, and Hisham Aidi.
Davey D speaks with Melina Abdullah of Black Lives Matter about the case of Jasmine Abdullah who’s facing sentencing for a conviction of a controversial lynching law. Later we hear from Poor News Network.
Kali Oray, SF Black Film Festival; Bernie Sanders/Danny Glover Town hall PT.2
We speak with Kali Oray about the upcoming SF Black Film Festival. And later we continue with part 2 of our Bernie Sanders’ town hall discussion.
Bernie Sanders at Allen Temple Church in Oakland, Ca.
Senator Bernie Sanders takes part in a discussion including SF Rep. Jane Kim and Actor / human rights activist Danny Glover at Oakland’s Allen Temple Church.