During a recent episode of the Hard Knock Radio show, Kofi Taharka, national Chairman of the National Black United Front (NBUF) based in Houston, Texas, shared exciting details about the highly anticipated NBUF convention set to take place in Pittsburgh, PA. The convention, commemorating NBUF’s 44th anniversary, has been scheduled from July 7th to July […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Ends Affirmative Action: A Controversial Decision with Far-Reaching Implications
On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, a panel of distinguished academic scholars, organizers, and lawyers convened to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling to end Affirmative Action. With guests including renowned author Jeff Chang, Dr. Michael Benitez, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Professor Gaye Theresa Johnson from […]
Remembering Former Berkeley Mayor and Humanitarian Gus Newport
We are deeply saddened to pay tribute to Gus Newport, a remarkable individual who passed away on June 17, 2023. Born in 1945, Newport served as the mayor of Berkeley, California, from 1979 to 1986, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s progressive politics. As a member of the Berkeley Black Caucus, Newport was a […]
A Conversation w/ Boots Riley About I am a Virgo and the Mau Mau Rhythm Collective
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we had the privilege of sitting down with Boots Riley, the renowned rap artist, organizer, activist, and now filmmaker of The Coup. Our conversation centered around his latest TV project, “I Am a Virgo,” and delved into his experiences with television compared to his previous film, “Sorry […]
Professor Tina Bell Wright: The Steps One Must Take for True Black Self Determination
Professor Tina Bell Wright, renowned author of the book “360 Degrees: The Blueprint for Black Self-Determination,” joined us once again on Hard Knock Radio. This time, our focus was on her recent thought-provoking article titled “Priorities …from Theory (RBG) to Practice (RBH).” Inspired by her observations at the “National Conference on the Black Cooperative Agenda,” […]
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