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Saafir the Saucy Nomad

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In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D shared an unforgettable conversation with Bay Area hip-hop legend Saafir. Renowned for his innovative lyricism and contributions to West Coast hip-hop, Saafir opened up about his extraordinary journey, from his West Oakland roots to his impactful collaborations with figures like 2Pac and Digital Underground. The … Continued

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Hate Crime in San Francisco, California

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On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Sevgi Fernandez of Together We Stand, Terry Williams, a victim of a hate crime, and Rudy Corpuz of United Playaz to discuss the alarming rise in hate crimes in San Francisco. **Terry’s Harassment and House Fire** Terry, who runs a dog-walking business, recounted his experiences … Continued

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The Documentary Film, We Were Hyphy

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Davey D speaks with the producer and creators of the new documentary film, We Were Hyphy. https://www.wewerehyphy.com/ 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.  

Full Circle

Full Circle – November 5, 2021: Poetry and Revolution

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Listen in this Friday at 7pm to Full Circle on @KPFA to @_DariusSimpson, @AchyObejas @achylandia @guaraguasi & @MimiTempestt @thegoddessmimi explore the power of poetry, and it’s place in revolution. These virtual kitchen conversations were inspired by Audre Lorde’s essay Poetry is not a Luxury.   We’ll share live recordings from @Litquake Out Loud’s outdoor stage 10/16 … Continued

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A Tribute to Shock G, a founding member of The Bay Area Hip Hop Group Digital Underground

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We visit the Hard Knock Archives to hear a conversation with Shock G recorded in 2012. Shock G talks about making history with Digital Underground, 2Pac and musicianship. Later on Poor News Network talks about America’s war on the poor. Gregory Jacobs, a rapper and producer known as Shock G a founding member of the … Continued

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Tent City, the Movie

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We speak with a number of Bay Area activists and elected officials about the strategies needed to eradicate homelessness. This was a pre-screening talk before the movie Tent City.