Anita Johnson speaks with author Tiffanie Drayton, about the new book Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of The American Dream. Black American Refugee examines in-depth the intersection of Drayton’s personal experiences, the broader culture, and the toll of American racism and global white supremacy on Blacks in the US. Escaping The Narcissism of The […]
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Professor Tina Bell Wright On How to Prepare As We March Toward Fascism
We speak with Professor Tina Bell Wright about organizing and community building in the face of impending fascism. We talk about the importance of having robust media literacy and having a keen understanding of history as viable weapons… We talk about white fear and Black rage and what sort of exit plan every Black person […]
David Roach Speaks About 20th annual Oakland International Film Festival
HKR-09-07-22: We speak with community activist David Roach about the upcoming Oakland International Film Festival, which will celebrate its 20th Year. We talk about not only the incredible lineup of films but also local and international politics and how they impact Black self-determination. We also note how those politics are addressed in some of the […]
A Message in the Music: Meet the Femme Deadly Venoms
(HKR-09-06-22) One of the best things to emerge on the Bay Area Hip Hop scene is the 4 member, Oakland-based group Femme Deadly Venoms. Two of the founding members, DJ Lady Fingaz and Aima the Dreamer, have been underrated fixtures for a number of years. Fingaz is a pull-no-punches turntablist who has put many a […]
Bay Area Artist Mystic Is Still Resisting Beautifully
(HKR-09-02-22) Bay Area artist Mystic is a long-time fixture in the music scene who has quietly but impactfully made her presence felt. She’s an educator who recently obtained her Masters from Oxford, an activist, and a grammy nominated artist who has two critically acclaimed albums that could be released today and would resonate with folks. […]
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