Hard Knock Radio

Re-Opening the Oscar Grant Case

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We speak with former Black Panther Elaine Brown and community activist Uncle Bobby about reopening the Oscar Grant case and charging other cops involved with his murder.


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Verdict Day Commemoration Part Two

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Up next, we continue with part two of our conversation exploring families impacted by police terror and their demands for police accountability. To commemorate the day, July 8, 2010, when the officer who killed Oscar Grant was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and Oscar’s mother, the Love Not Blood Campaign, founded by Oscar Grant’s “Uncle Bobby,” … Continued


We talk about the situation involving rapper 21 Savage and the challenges faced by Black Immigrants. We speak with lawyer and CEO of Black Alliance for Just Immigration Nana Gyamfi. We also speak with Undocumented activist and organizer Layidusa Salazar. To listen to the interview, click HERE.


The Week Starts Here

Cephus X. Johnson, “Uncle Bobby”

For many individuals, “The Hero’s Journey” often begins as the result of personal tragedy. This was the case for Cephus X. Johnson, “Uncle Bobby”, when his nephew, Oscar Grant was murdered by a BART police officer on New Year’s day, 2009. Suddenly, he became de facto spokesperson for the family and was thrust onto the … Continued