We speak with Adante Pointer, the lawyer for the people about the police shooting of K’aun Green, 20, a “hero” who prevented a shooting inside the La Victoria restaurant in March before a San Jose police officer opened fire. photo: Pixabay
incarceration
Prisons, jails, immigrant detention centers. We know them as places of unfreedom, but we don’t often think about them as places of work. Yet compulsory labor is a key part of incarceration in this country. Sociologist Erin Hatton discusses the state of coerced work in prisons, the lack of worker protections, and how work has … Continued
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Hosts Powerleegirls Miko Lee and Jalena Keane-Lee continue with the #NeverAgain series on the Japanese American incarceration during WW II. … Continued
We speak with local journalist, organizers and activists about the Oakland A’s once again threatening to leave if the city doesn’t approve new MLB stadium. Later we’ll hear A conversation between Professor Angela Davis and the University of Southern California’s Dr. Michele Turner at an event entitled Angela Davis: A Lifetime of Revolution. On Monday, February … Continued
COVID-19: Behind the Walls of San Quentin and Soledad
We speak with advocates for incarcerated people about the impact COVID-19 is having on the prison population in Northern California.
We speak with Jose Saldana a member of Release Aging People In Prison (RAPP) about the release of political prisoner and former Black Panther Party member Jalil Muntaqim, after nearly 50 years behind bars. We’ll also hear from historian Blair Imani as she discusses her book, Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the … Continued
On today’s show we speak with the Executive Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, Dorsey Nunn about voter suppression and the challenges facing formerly incarcerated folks looking to secure the right to vote. Later we’ll hear from Pastor Mike McBride about the murder of Breonna Taylor and lack of justice received in her … Continued
We speak with Jared Ball about his new book, the Myth of Black Buying Power. And later we speak with local activists about incarceration and the pandemic.
The Grand Princess, the Coronavirus Cruise Ship; Port Workers Health Concerns; and Toxic Prisons
Trent Williams of International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) addresses COVID-19 concerns; the Grand Princess cleanup; and the possible health risks to the city of Oakland. And Mumia Abu-Jamal looks at Toxic Prisons and the passing of Puerto Rican independence leader Rafael Cancel Miranda.
we speak with author D. Watkins about his latest book, We Speak for Ourselves and Mumia Abu-Jamal explores the significance of master writer Toni Morrison. featured image of D. Watkins courtesy of d-watkins.com. all rights belong to d-watkins.com