The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) panel in San Francisco provided a deep dive into the vibrant Chicano youth activism of the 1990s in the Bay Area, highlighting the crucial role of young activists in shaping social justice movements. The discussion was enriched by insights from former teen activists turned educators—Gustavo Lopez, […]
Politics
A Conversation w/ Dhoruba Bin Wahad: The role of Celebrities in Black Liberaration Movements
In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D continues his conversation with former Black Panther and political prisoner Dhoruba Bin Wahad, diving deep into the relationship between black celebrities, particularly hip-hop artists, and social justice movements. Black Celebrities and Social Issues The duo delves into the pivotal role black celebrities play in promoting […]
Kali Akuno Speaks on Supreme Court Rulings, Attacks on Protests & Palestine
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D and guest Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson tackle the potentially groundbreaking Supreme Court case poised to limit the right to protest in the United States. Originating from a 2016 Black Lives Matter protest where damage to a police car led to potential organizational liability, […]
Navigating the Complex Intersection of Sports, Culture, and Gambling with Dave Zirin
In an engaging dialogue on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with sports columnist Dave Zirin to dissect the evolving landscape of sports. Their conversation, ranging from Major League Baseball to the impact of women’s sports and the contentious tie between sports and gambling, sheds light on the pressing issues of today’s sports […]
A Conversation on the ‘Migrant Crises’ in Chicago and New York City
In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brought together Pamela Achang and David Stovall to dive deep into the lived realities of immigrants in the United States, especially those from Africa and Latin America. Pamela Achang, originally from Cameroon, Africa, and founder of Immigrant Magazine, alongside David Stovall, Ph.D., a scholar deeply […]
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