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 […]
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 […]
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