Last Thursday, over 400 individuals gathered at the Oakland Museum of California’s James Moore Theater for an enlightening event that highlighted the issue of anti-Blackness in Oakland. Hosted by Hard Knock Radio’s Davey D, the evening featured a profound conversation with Hodari Davis, a renowned educator and co-founder of Edutainment for Equity. Alongside his wife, […]
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Imagination, Revolution, & Afrofuturism: A Year-End Review w/ Black Scholars, Nerds & Creatives
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with a group of self-proclaimed Black Nerds, delving into the realms of Afrofuturism and sci-fi during the transformative year of 2023. Our esteemed guests included scholar/author/artist Kwadro Deterville, author/journalist Jenee Darden, educator/fitness trainer Osa Tyimba, educator/artist Ras […]
Goaple Releases Colours and Takes a Bold Musical Step Forward…
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Goapele, the Bay Area singer, offered a captivating insight into her musical journey and her latest creation, the album ‘Colours.’ She started crafting this masterpiece during the pandemic with the end result being this musical gem consists of eight soulful songs, standing out in an era where […]
A Conversation w/ Kali Akuno About the Book ‘Jackson Rising Redux…’
On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we had the privilege of speaking with Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson about the thought-provoking book, “Jackson Rising Redux: Lessons on Building the Future in the Present.” This publication offers a comprehensive analysis and reflection on the Jackson-Kush Plan, highlighting both its successes and setbacks. Published by PM […]
A Conversation w/ Bay Area Graf Pioneer Refa 1 and Senay of Madow Futur
Davey D speaks with long-time aerosol artist Refa-One and his son Senay of Madow Futur about the history of Bay Area graf as well as its current state. We talk to them about the role Bay Area artists have played in contributing to the elevation of Hip Hop. We talk to them about their current […]
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