First Segment: Community-Led Solutions for Public Safety with George GalvisIn a detailed discussion with George Galvis, the Executive Director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), Davey D explored the effectiveness of community-led solutions in addressing public safety issues. George criticized traditional approaches like increased policing and prison budgets, particularly in light of the […]
Culture
A Conversation w/ Actor Director Mario Van Peebles About ‘Outlaw Posse’
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with actor-filmmaker Mario Van Peebles and David Roach, who heads the Oakland International Film Festival, in a wide-ranging discussion about film and representation. They explored Mario’s illustrious career and the challenges and benefits of maintaining a family dynasty in the film industry. Central to the conversation was […]
A Conversation with Hodari Davis About Anti Blackness in Oakland
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, […]
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 […]
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