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The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution

We speak with Eric Foner the author of The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution. The Reconstruction amendments abolished slavery, guaranteed all persons due process and equal protection of the law, and equipped black men with the right to vote. They established the principle of birthright citizenship and guaranteed the … Continued


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Black Murals in Oakland Defaced

We discussed the defacing of Black and Palestinian murals and the impact it has on their communities. They highlighted the importance of these murals as cultural artifacts and symbols of resistance. The conversation touched on topics such as gentrification, cultural appropriation, and the erasure of black communal values. The participants also mentioned the connection between … Continued


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Denial of the Funk: The Impact of Racism on our Nations Health and Poor News Network

The problem in America is, Americas been in denial about its problems. And that’s a problem. America doesn’t have a race problem, in reality there’s been catastrophes visited upon Black people. Catastrophes visited on Indigenous brothers and sisters. Catastrophes visited on Latino brothers and sisters. Catastrophes visited on working people. Catastrophes visited on women of … Continued


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Oakland’s Ceasefire Evaluation

We speak with Pastor Mike McBride and David Muhammad about Oakland’s Ceasefire Evaluation. 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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A tribute to Sekou Odinga

In a riveting edition of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D delved into a profound conversation with journalist and author Thandi Chimurenga, alongside longtime activist Kalonji Changa of Black Power Media. Together, they illuminated the enduring legacy and cherished friendship they shared with the late Sekou Odinga, an iconic figure in the struggle for Black Liberation. Sekou … Continued


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National March on Washington for Gaza

We speak with Dr. Hatem Bazian about the upcoming National March on Washington for Gaza and Dr. King’s legacy. 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.