HKR: Recent Episodes
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The Samud Mural Oakland Project is a powerful initiative that brings together diverse artists and activists to create a visual representation of resilience, solidarity, and resistance. Recently featured on Hard Knock Radio with host Davey D, the project aims to highlight the cultural significance of art in the struggle for justice, particularly in the contexts of Palestinian and Black liberation movements.
The Samud Mural Oakland Project is a powerful initiative that brings together diverse artists and activists to create a visual representation of resilience, solidarity, and resistance. Recently featured on Hard Knock Radio with host Davey D, the project aims to highlight the cultural significance of art in the struggle for justice, particularly in the contexts of Palestinian and Black liberation movements.
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D connects with Chicago activists David Stovall and LaKeisha Gray-Sewell to delve into the implications of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) being held in Chicago. Davey D sets the stage by recalling the significant historical protests of 1968 in Chicago, posing questions about the potential challenges today's activists might face.
The participants discussed issues of advocacy, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ethnic studies in California schools. They also addressed the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment in the US, and the impact of bills that restrict free speech on college campuses. The conversation touched on the importance of distinguishing between anti-Semitism and criticism of the Israeli government, and the need for clarification on these issues in the context of ethnic studies.
We speak to code Pink co founder Medea Benjamin about the NATO Summit and the influence of AIPAC on the 2024 elections
We talk with political analyst Preach Jacobs about whether or not Joe Biden should step down.. We speak with Colin Seeberger about Project 2025
We speak with Mickey Huff of Project Censor about the media landscape and what it means for the upcoming election
We sopeak with UCLA Professor Robin DG Kelly about the Free Palestine and Divestment movements on campus and at UCLA
We speak with Florida lawyer Dr Jeremy Levitts about the Trump Trial, Black Voters and the Music Industry
A Number of Berkeley Unified School District Teachers spoke out about the pressure and harassment they have been under and receiving from the ADL who is accusing them of being anti-semetic bc they included lessons on Palestine..
We catch up with the folks from AROC and SF state to talk about Palestine Liberation, new solidarity encampments and May Day events.. We talk with Jose Malvido about the upcoming Peace and Dignity Run..
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with actor-filmmaker Mario Van Peeples and David Roach, who heads the Oakland International Film Festival, in a wide-ranging discussion about film and representation. They explored Mario's illustrious career and the challenges and benefits of maintaining a family dynasty in the film industry. Central to the conversation was the representation of African Americans, particularly through Marios film "Posse," which they noted as a powerful educational tool and inspiration for aspiring filmmakers.The talk also delved into Marios latest project, "Outlaw Posse," a film noted for its authenticity and diverse casting, including notable stars like Whoopi Goldberg and Neil McDonough. The production's commitment to genuine portrayals of historical events was emphasized, alongside the importance of cultural collaboration within the film industry.Further discussion covered the upcoming Oakland International Film Festival, with excitement about new filmmaker submissions. Mario and Davey debated the portrayal of Native Americans in a new script, aiming for respectful and non-stereotypical representation. They highlighted the role of independent filmmaking in tackling social issues and the importance of education in shaping the next generation of filmmakers.The conversation also touched on broader issues of racial representation in cinema, the distortion of revolutionary messages in mainstream media, and the need for films like "Outlaw Posse" to correct misleading historical narratives. They ended with reflections on the power of cinema to inspire and educate, especially within marginalized communities.
n a compelling dialogue on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with former political prisoner and Black Panther Dhoruba Bin Wahad to dissect the multifaceted roles of black celebrities in social issues. They discussed the historical exploitation of black entertainers as spokespeople and the critical need for genuine education on these topics to foster authentic alliances between activists and celebrities. The conversation also explored the significant impact of personal and professional relationships on individual success and collective advancement. They delved into the preservation of radical history and the perils that younger generations face from external influences, underscoring the importance of sovereign thought and community bonding.Additionally, the dialogue covered the consequences of message amplification through social media, particularly concerning the music industry and its intersection with crime, highlighting the challenges faced by artists with criminal records. Dhoruba shared his insights on the complex interplay between politics, the justice system, and Black families. The conversation concluded with an emphasis on the essential role of personal connections in activism and politics, cautioning against the perils of social media while advocating for the power of supportive relationships in navigating political and social struggles.
We talk about the tragic racially motivated killing in Florida and what steps we need to take to turn things around in the troubled sunshine state.. We oisten to execrpts from DR King speech
We speak with filmmaker actor Shaka Jamal about the BAMBD film festival and his new film on Yoga and Resilience
We talk with Hip Hop producer and DJ King Tech of the Wake Up show about his history including working with the Wu-Tang Clan and being an early member of the SF Ballet Breakers
We discuss the recent case of denying reparations for the descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
We speak with Kofi Tarhaka about the upcoming NBUF conference.. We also talk to him about recent supreme court rulings
We talk with Professor Tinba Bell Wright about her latest article called 'Priorities from Theory (RBG) to Practice (RBH)'. She talks about cooperative economics and the importance of finding your tribe and healing
We revist a conversation w/ Amiri Baraka about the Black Arts Movement, Hip Hop and Barack Obama
We listen to Professor Gaye Theresa Johnson give the history of the Zoot Suit Riots, which took place 80 years ago...
later we hear Immortal Technique talk about Revolution
We hear a throwback interview from Grandmaster Flash about the meaning of Hip Hop.. We hear from Adisa Banjoko about the connection Hip Hop has with martial arts
We talk about the recent cases of Banko Brown and Jordon Feely being victims of vigilante justice in New York City and San Francisco
A collage of sounds over the years commemorating may Day around workers rights and Immigration rights
we continue our roundtable discussion tribute to Harry Belafonte.. with artists and activists.. Later on, we talk with Oakland Police Commissioner Marsha Peterson
Today we gather activists and organizers from all over the country to talk about the impact and share stories about Harry Belafonte..
We talk with former basketball star Mahmoud about his new book and documentary and the site of sports and politics. Later we hear a speech from harry belafonte, who transitioned this morning
We speak with Professor Johanna Fernandez about the latest updates on the Mumia case as we celebrate his 69th birthday
We speak with reporter Frank Sterling and Bella Quinto-Collins, the sister of Angelo Quinto, who was killed by Antioch police in the bedroom of his mother's home while she watched helplessly... This was in the aftermath of racist text messages being released..
We talk w/ Shaun King of the Grassroots Law Project about the expulsion of Tn representatives, Justin Jones and Justin person for speaking out against gun violence
We speak with Kev Choice about the evolution of live musicians within Hip Hop and their impact on the culture. We talk about Hip Hop celebrating 50 years..
We talk with authors..H. Samy Alim, Jeff Chang, and Casey Philip Wong about their new book.. Freedom Moves..
We talk to activist organizer laydua Salazar about the recent Reproductive rights conference held in San Diego and what the political landscape is in the aftermath of Roe V Wade being overturned.
Long-time activist, organizer, and artist Karega Bailey speak about his new album, legacy Talks which focuses on healing. We talk about the plight of Warriors player Andrew Wiggins and the backlash he his receiving for taking time off to deal with a personal family issue..
We talk w/ Silicon Valley expert Quency Phillips about the role of Silicon Valley Bank... We talk w/ Kamau Franklin about the fight to shut down Cop City in AtlantaWe hear a commentary from Mumia Abu Jamal
We talk to two environmental justice advocates about the environmental disaster that recently befell, East Palestine, Ohio
We talk w/ Aphabet Rockers about their recent Grammy win. We hear a speech on education from scholar Chris Emdem
We attend a rally that calls for justice for Tyre D Nichols, who was murdered by Memphis police. We hear from and talk to a number of community activists and organizers about this case and holding police accountable
This is an encore show that features Chuck D of Public Enemy and Arab Summit rapper Omar Offedum.. We also have a commentary from Jared Ball
We speak with radical political scientist and author Geo Maher about the January 6th Insurrection and the attempted insurrection in Brazil
We talk with former Black Panther Ericka Huggins and award winning photojournalist Stephan Shames about the trials and tribulations endured by women in the Black Panther Party.. All of ist is chronicled in their new book..
We talk with Liz Suk about the results of the Oakland election and how to hold those coming into office accountable. Later we speak with entrepreneur Patrice Berry about her new start up AssistHub which connects People of color to safety net funds and resources
We start off our show with a speech from KRS-One about the state of schools and how critical thinking has been replaced with memorization. Later we hear from Hodari Davis who speaks about how and why schools and prisons in America are intertwined..
We speak with Omali Yeshatela who heads up the Uhuru Movement and the African People's Socialist Party about the recent raid on their properties in St Louis and in Florida by the FBI
We speak w/ journalist James Farr of the LA progressive about his recent visits to Akron, Ohio which was the scene of a tragic police shooting and Buffalo, NY which was the scene of a horrific mass shooting. We talk about the challenges Black folks are facing around state sponsored and white domestic acts of terror
We speak with Mama Ayanna and Brother Kalonji about the importance and history of Black August. We also pay tribute to Albert Fox of the Angola 3 who just passed
We speak with scholar Kwadro Deterville about Afro futurism and the life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols
We speak with Boston historian and author Dart Adams about the klegacy of Bill Russell and what he meant to folks in Boston.. We speak with Donald Lacy of the Love Life Foundation to get an understanding of what Bill meant to people in oakland. EWe here excerpts from a speech, Bill gave at UCLA in 1972
We play a vintage speech from author, historian Mike Davis who recently passed. Its one that was delvered 2 weeks after the LA Uprising of 92
We speak with Lowkey an artists from the UK who is being threatened with censorship from the Israeli lobby
We talk with long time freedom fighters and organizers, Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno about the recent Supreme Court Ruling that overturned Roe v Wade
We talk with Dr James Taylor from USF about the Supreme Court decision around guns. We also look at the Jan 6th hearings
We listen to Boots Riley speak at a Juneteenth Rally. We hear from Dr Shanette Garret scott speak on the history of Juneteenth, We hear Bobby Seale co founder of the Black Panthers speak
We talk with a number of Black men about the triumphs and challenges of fatherhood. We celebrate the upcoming release of Dame Drummer's new film Black daddies
We speak with activist Shaun King about the attempts to recall Chesa Boudin and the mass shooting calamities in Texas and Buffalo
We talk with Texas Rep Ron Reynolds from District 27 about what took place in Ulvalde Texas and the killing of 19 children and 2 teachers
We speak with media justice advocate Joe Torres of Free Press about the media representation and the potential demise of Twitter via the sale to Elon Musk
Steven Renderos is the Executive Director of MediaJustice, a national racial justice hub fighting for a future in which all people of color are connected, represented, and free. As MediaJustices long time Campaign Director, he has led a number of high profile campaigns like the Campaign for Prison Phone Justice, which lowered the cost of prison phone calls nationwide. Steven also led efforts to win the nations strongest Net Neutrality rules, blocked the merger of Comcast and Time Warner and pressured Facebook to ban white nationalists on their platform. We talk about the recent scenario of Tech guru Elon Musk buying Twitter
Wer talk to two leaders in the communication and tech industry about the harmful impact of social media and the Internet
We talk with activist in SF about the SF Chronicle wanting to bring a new narrative to the forefront
We talk with author and NYU Professor Dan Charnas about his new book on J-Dilla.. Its called 'Dilla Time'. We look at the lastingimpact this producer who died at age 32 had on the industry and music in general