We speak with political writer Alex Sammon of Slate about the midterm elections in 2022. We talk about the recent revelation made by Democratic Leadership that they would be pulling money out of several key Senate races because they don’t believe they are winnable even though they are attracting national attention to Candidates and races […]
Politics
Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism
We speak with author Safiya Umoja Noble about her book Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. We talk about the insidious impact social media and search functions have on the visibility and social and political narratives around Black folks and other communities of color.
A Conversation w/ Ericka Huggins & Stephen Shames About Women of the Black Panther Party
We talk with former Black Panther Ericka Huggins and award-winning photojournalist Stephan Shames about their new book ‘Comrad Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party.‘ This is a must-read as the book is captivating, inspiring, and insightful. It meticulously details many of the trials and triumphs of the women who made up 60% of one […]
Our Tribute to Bay Area Activist Tony Colemen.. You Served Us Well and Will Be Missed
Earlier this year, we planned to have a big birthday celebration for long-time activist and organizer Tony Coleman. He had been battling cancer, and folks wanted to take time out and give him his props. Sadly today, Oct 11, 2022, we are burying him…His cancer took a turn for the worse, and he passed. On […]
Honoring Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier on Indigenous People’s Day
We speak with long-time activist and Hip Hop pioneer Ernie Paniccioli and DJ FreeLeonard about the meaning, importance, and cultural and political significance of Indigenous People’s Day. We talk about the role Hip Hop can and has played to shine a light on key issues surrounding Native People’s struggles. We also talk about the ongoing […]
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