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The Study: The History of Black August

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We speak with organizers Monifa Bandele and Kali Akuno about the history and purpose of Black August. Black August originated in the concentration camps (prisons) of California in 1979 and its’ roots come from that history of resistance by Black/New African/African brothers in those prisons. It’s original and unchanging purpose is to: Honor and commemorate the … Continued

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Lessons learned from Katrina 15 Years Later

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We speak with activist Kali Akuno about his organizing efforts during Hurricane Katrina, 15 years ago. We speak at length about key issues that impacted Black people throughout Louisiana. Issues that ranged from vigilantism, mass displacement and government neglect. Guest: Kali Akuno is a co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson. Kali served as the Director … Continued

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May Day 2020: Resistance on the Front Line

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We speak with Kali Akuno in Jackson Mississippi about May Day activities. Later Davey D joins activists in the streets as they strike to protest working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. And lastly, we speak with four youth activists from Youth vs Apocalypse about the connection between Climate Justice and May Day. And how they … Continued

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Jackson Rising: The Struggle for Economic Democracy and Black Self-Determination in Jackson, Mississippi

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Up next on Hard Knock, we present a conversation featuring Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson discussing his new book, Jackson Rising: The Struggle for Economic Democracy and Black Self-Determination in Jackson, Mississippi. The conversation took place this past Sunday and was organized and hosted by East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE) and Center for Political Education … Continued