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, […]
Emery Wright of Project South Talks About Organizing to Fight Against Project 2025
(HKR-11-25-24)In a recent episode on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Emery Wright, executive director of Project South. The pair discussed the organization’s mission, the legacy of the Black Radical Tradition, and the fight against systemic oppression. Additionally, they also discussed the often overlooked role of the South in shaping America’s socio-political landscape. […]
The Future of Public Education: Dean Pedro A. Noguera & Professor Noliwe Rooks Speak Out
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with two leading education scholars, Dean Pedro A. Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education and Professor Noliwe Rooks, Chair of Africana Studies at Brown University. The conversation centered around the future of public education in the U.S., […]






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