An anonymized chat with a longtime anarchist on lessons learned trying to be free while being targeted by state repression
community
In a recent engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D welcomed Dr. Cesar Cruz to discuss the impactful educational initiative transforming East Oakland. The Freedom School, distinguished not only as an institution but as a beacon of community action and commitment, embodies nearly two decades of dreams, planning, and unwavering effort. Spearheaded by Dr. Cruz and … Continued
Andrew Lee on Defying Displacement
An interview with author and activist Andrew Lee on his recent book, “Defying Displacement: Urban Recomposition and Social War” (AK Press, 2024) on gentrification, financialization of housing and community defense.
THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE – MUSIC
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Music – it can sooth, it can stimulate; it can energize, it can bring you to tears, or melt away the years to revive lovely memories.
On tonight’s Full Circle show we celebrate the music making of bands.
Current and graduate apprentices bring some of their favorite songs from bands into the Circle for us all to enjoy.
An Uprising in Minneapolis
We’ll hear audio from today’s mass rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Where the brother of George Floyd spoke and Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile. Also we speak with journalist Rebecca McDonald aka BFresh and hip-hop artist Bun B about the murder of George Floyd. Philando Castile was 32-year-old African-American, who was pulled over while … Continued
On today’s show we look at the new film, Healing Justice produced by World Trust in collaboration with Shakti Butler, Ph.D. Healing Justice, explores the causes and consequences of the current American justice system and its effect on marginalized communities. The film walks back through the history of violence that has led to our current … Continued
Practicing the Assertive and Active Force of Love: Living MLK Jr.’s Vision of “Beloved Community”
This week we honor one of the greatest American philosophers, communicators and leaders of our country’s history. This Sunday evening, we invite you on a journey with us into practicing the assertive and active force of love, as taught and lived by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We welcome Kazu Haga, Coordinator and Trainer … Continued
#SayHerName, An interview with April Martin and Oree Originol
We spoke with filmmaker and documentarian April Martin and print artist Oree Originol about police terrorism, Black Lives Matter Movement and the intersection between Arts, Culture, Activism and Community. April Martin co-directed Cincinnati Goddamn. The film captures the personal trauma and civic unrest that followed the deaths of 15 African American men at the hands of … Continued