In a compelling Hard Knock Radio interview, host Davey D speaks with Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, artistic director of the Lower Bottom Playaz, and long-time activist and actress Cat Brooks about their new play, Government Housing. The play, currently being performed at Oakland’s BAM House, delves into themes of systemic oppression, white supremacy, and resilience. Rooted in … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Black Arts Movement

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We talk about the art, activism and Black Liberation Movements. We also discuss Black August and the Legacy of the Black Arts Movement.


We speak with Cat Brooks about the Oakland Task Force and the movement to defund the police. Also we speak with folks from the FREEdom Store about its importance during the pandemic. photo: James Eades via Unsplash


we speak with Cat Brooks, a member of the ONYX Organizing Committee and the co-founder of the Anti Police–Terror Project (APTP) about Resist Fascism & Reclaim MLK – 120 Hours of Direct Action, in resistance to the fascist Trump agenda. This Monday, activists throughout the Bay Area will be holding a series of protests as … Continued


We cover protests in Oakland California, hear young people reflect on the meaning of a Trump presidency and later political prisoner “Shakaboona” Marshall examine whether the Democratic Party is to blame for a losing the 2016 election.