Davey D speaks with Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson about new laws being passed in the state of Mississippi that would essentially create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson. On Feb. 7, the Mississippi State House approved House Bill 1020, which Kali Akuno likens to Apartheid because it essentially creates […]
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Seeking to Stop the Building of Cop City
Protests against the construction of Cop City in Atlanta have been ongoing since the proposal was announced. The planned police training facility has been met with resistance from activists and community members who argue that the $90 million could be better spent on addressing issues like affordable housing, education, and mental health services. The protesters […]
The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank-Why Did This Happen? What Does It Mean? |Protesting Cop City
In a shocking turn of events, Silicon Valley Bank, one of the most prominent financial institutions in the technology hub of Silicon Valley, has collapsed. The bank’s failure has sent shockwaves throughout the tech community, with many startups and entrepreneurs scrambling to find new sources of funding. Hard Knock Radio host Davey D recently interviewed […]
Toxic Train Wreck in East Palestine, Ohio
We talk to two environmental justice advocates, Liz Havsted of the Washington-based Hip Hop Caucus and Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali of Conservation & Justice for the National Wildlife Federation, about the environmental disaster that recently befell East Palestine, Ohio, after a horrific train derailment. We talk about the systemic environmental challenges that people in that […]
What’s the Worse Thing To Happen to Hip Hop?
As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop music and culture, the question often arises: “What’s the worst thing to happen to Hip Hop?” In response to this query, I must say that nothing bad has happened to Hip Hop. All the facets and wonderful things we talk about and yearn for are still there. […]
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