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.
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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 […]
Civil Rights Lawyer Adante Pointer Breaks Down the Epic Failure of the Alameda County Sheriff
We speak w/ Civil Rights attorney Adante Pointer about the recent revelation that 47 Alameda County sheriff deputies have been removed from duty because of failed psychiatric exams. The was unearthed after a deputy was arrested for double homicide. Sheriff Greg Ahearn had known about the failed tests since 2016 but allowed unqualified and potentially […]
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