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The Quinto-Collins Family Speaks Out and United Playaz Celebrate 30 Years of Service

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In a powerful episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D, journalist Frank Sterling, and the Quinto-Collins family—Robert, Bella, and Cassandra—delved into the ongoing fight for justice following the police killing of Angelo Quinto. The discussion highlighted the family’s determination to advocate for systemic change within law enforcement, as they grapple with the tragic loss … Continued


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In Conversation with Rose Clemente

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In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Rosa Clemente about her educational journey and her dissertation, which examines the role of hip-hop in political activism. Clemente shared her experiences with protests at Columbia University and other college campuses, highlighting how these movements have historically shaped political engagement among students. … Continued


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A Brawl in Emeryville Involving Teens

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Davey D speaks with a panel of youth experts about the incident in Emeryville involving over hundred youth. 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.   Featuring: Selena Wilson, the Chief Executive … Continued


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Maui Fire Disaster

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Davey D speaks with activists about the devastation in Maui from largest wildfire in Hawaii’s history. 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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That’s My Word and Poor News Network

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Davey D speaks with Pendarvis Harshaw and Traci Bartlow about That’s My Word, a year-long exploration of Bay Area Hip-Hop history. Later Poor News Network explores America’s attack on the poor and disenfranchised communities. Links below to That’s My Word. https://www.kqed.org/bayareahiphop https://www.kqed.org/arts/13923938/thats-my-word-intro   Guests: Pendarvis Harshaw is an award winning journalist, author, and educator. He … Continued


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In Conversation with Blair Imani

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Davey D speaks with author Blair Imani. BLAIR IMANI MAKING OUR WAY HOME: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream WHEN: JANUARY 15, 2020 WHERE: ST. PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 114 MONTECITO AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA


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“Media and Black Images” part two

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Part Two of our conversation covering “Media and Black Images”. The discussion was hosted by the Bay Area Black Journalist Association and moderated by Davey D. The panel included local media figures, Christine Ayers of KPIX and Armand from KBLX, P Frank Williams, of TV One and Van Latham of TMZ.


we present a discussion on the role of art and culture in the current political moment moderated by Davey D. The discussion featured Akonadi Foundation’s 2018 commissioned artist, Joshua Mays, and past poster contributors Janine Macbeth and Robert Trujillo. Each commissioned artists participated in the Racial Justice Poster Project, a project that lifts up arts … Continued