Higher Ed under fire as institutions, students, and educators face political pressure to silence dissent and dismantle diversity initiatives By Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook | Hard Knock Radio | March 24 2025 The Political Push to Defund Diversity In a wide-ranging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, education leader and cultural scholar Dr. Michael Benitez issued […]
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Hard Knock Radio: Dr. Rosa Clemente on Education, Fascism, & Resistance
Introduction In a crucial discussion, Hard Knock Radio host Davey D interviews Dr. Rosa Clemente, a journalist, political activist, and former vice-presidential candidate. They discuss the rising threats to education, civil rights, and the broader implications of political shifts in the U.S. The Attack on Education and Civil Rights Dr. Rosa Clemente warns that an […]
A Discussion on American Mediocrity w/ Educators David Stovall & Hodari Davis
On a recent Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D engaged in an insightful discussion with educators David Stovall from Chicago and Hodari Davis of Edutainment for Equity in Oakland. The conversation revolved around the critical issues of meritocracy, education, and systemic challenges affecting students, particularly in marginalized communities. David Stovall on the Influence of […]
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., […]
What is the Plight of Ethnic Studies In California ?
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio hosted by Davey D, discussions delved into the implications of proposed legislation in Sacramento concerning ethnic studies and definitions of anti-Semitism, with insights from Seth Morrison of Jewish Voices for Peace, Lupe Carrasco Cardona of Liberated Ethnic Studies, and Omar Altamimi from CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations). […]
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