In a recent Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D sat down with Kalimah Priforce, a progressive city council member in Emeryville, CA, who ishttps://hardknockradio.org/kalimah-priforce-pecolia-manigo-discuss-political-pushback-progressive-challenges/ facing political pushback due to his outspoken activism. Priforce, known for his work advocating for social justice and systemic change, discussed the national trend of political retribution aimed at progressives, […]
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Emery Wright of Project South Talks About Organizing to Fight Against Project 2025
(HKR-11-25-24)In a recent episode on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Emery Wright, executive director of Project South. The pair discussed the organization’s mission, the legacy of the Black Radical Tradition, and the fight against systemic oppression. Additionally, they also discussed the often overlooked role of the South in shaping America’s socio-political landscape. […]
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., […]
A Conversation w/ Arthur Reed, aka “Silky Slim,” From Street Life to Social Justice
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D had a riveting conversation with Arthur Reed, widely known as Silky Slim, a former street leader turned peace advocate, and documentary filmmaker. Reed, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, discussed his transformation from a life marked by violence and incarceration to one dedicated to social […]
The MAGA Movement, Whiteness & Cultural Competency: A Conversation w/ Tim Wise
(HKR-11-13-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist educator and author, to unpack the complexities of American politics and race. The conversation ranged from electoral outcomes to the significance of cultural engagement in shaping political ideologies. With his extensive experience in educating on […]
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