Summary (HKR -04-26)Davey D sits down with author and educator David Stovall and Hodari Davis, co founder of Edutainment for Equity, for a critical discussion on structural violence and the concept of “engineered conflict.” Drawing from Stovall’s work, the conversation unpacks how systemic policies in housing, education, and policing have created conditions that destabilize Black […]
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Banned & Buried: ACLU Lawyer Exposes the War on Books and Free Speech
In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D hosts Emerson Sykes. Emerson is a senior staff attorney at the ACLU. They discuss the growing wave of book bans. They also cover the attacks on free speech sweeping across the U.S. The conversation spotlights the federal government’s removal of nearly 600 books. This removal includes […]
Dr. Mike Benitez: “This Is a Direct Attack on Academic Freedom and Democracy”
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 […]
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 […]
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