On a recent Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D discussed sports and politics with sports journalist Dave Zirin (Edge of Sports) and Emmy nominated film producer Sarah Allen (Stand: The Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Story). They focused on key events, athletes’ activism, and the challenges athletes face on and off the field. The Politics of Sports […]
Charles Barron Discusses the Death of Jordan Neely on Hard Knock Radio
HKR-12-17-24: In an insightful conversation on Hard Knock Radio (HKR), host Davey D spoke with Charles Barron, former New York City Council Member and ex-Black Panther, about the tragic death of Jordan Neely. Neely, known for impersonating Michael Jackson, was choked to death by Daniel Penny, a former Marine, during a mental health crisis on […]
Quito Swan, Author of ‘Pasifika Black’ Talks About an Often Overlooked Global Struggle
(HKR-12-17-24) In a recent enlightening conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Quito Swan, author of the groundbreaking book Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-Colonialism, and the African World (Black Power). The discussion revolved around the complex history of Blackness in the Pacific, exploring the profound connections between Black liberation movements globally and the […]
A Hard Knock Radio Tribute to Nikki Giovanni w/ Jessica Care Moore
(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 […]
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 […]
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