(HKR-12-10-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black Arts Movement that she […]
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SF Poet Laureate Devorah Major Pays Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
(HKR-12-11-24) In a recent conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Devorah Major, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate, to reflect on the influence of iconic poets like Nikki Giovanni. Major, a celebrated poet and author herself, discussed her personal journey as a writer, the impact of Giovanni’s work, and the broader legacy […]
A Conversation w/ Robert Glasper About Jazz, Funk, Neo-Soul and Hip Hop
Grammy-winning jazz and R&B musician Robert Glasper recently joined Davey D on Hard Knock Radio for an insightful conversation that touched on his diverse career, musical influences, and upcoming projects. Glasper, known for his genre-defying sound, is a musician who effortlessly bridges the worlds of jazz, hip hop, and R&B. His unique approach has earned […]
A Conversation w/ Ajamu Baraka about Regime Change in Syria and Genocide in Palestine
(HKR-12-09-24) In a recent Hard Knock Radio interview, Davey D and Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace discussed critical global issues, including the findings of Amnesty International’s report on genocide in Gaza and the escalating situation in Syria. Baraka emphasized the significance of the Amnesty report, which was the first major international body […]
Kalimah Priforce & Pecolia Manigo Discuss Political Pushback & Progressive Challenges
In a recent Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D sat down with Kalimah Priforce, a progressive city council member in Emeryville, CA, who ishttps://hardknockradio.org/kalimah-priforce-pecolia-manigo-discuss-political-pushback-progressive-challenges/ facing political pushback due to his outspoken activism. Priforce, known for his work advocating for social justice and systemic change, discussed the national trend of political retribution aimed at progressives, […]
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