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America’s Black Capital and Black August

America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement. Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in this episode we examine the … Continued


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In Conversation with Crazy Legs

We speak with Richard Coln (born January 1, 1966), better known by his stage name Crazy Legs, is an American b-boy who was featured in the earliest stories on hip hop. We discuss the early moments of Hip Hop and breaking being added to the Paris 2024 Olympic program as a new sport. Hard Knock … Continued


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Soul of Oakland Panel Discussion

Davey D sits with a panel of experts to discuss education inequities in Oakland public schools. 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, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.


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In Conversation with Rosa Clemente

In a riveting session on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D conversed with Dr. Rosa Clemente, an activist and journalist renowned for her insights into political dynamics and grassroots activism. The conversation primarily revolved around the current political climate, the role of third parties in U.S. politics, and the challenges of fostering effective community engagement … Continued