“Freedom Moves: Hip Hop Knowledges, Pedagogies, and Futures” is a collaborative book by Jeff Chang, H Samy Alim, and Casey Philip Wong that explores the transformative power of hip-hop culture and how it can be used as a tool for education and social justice. We talked with all three authors about why the book was […]
Racism
Kali Akuno Speaks on Apartheid 2.0 in Jackson, Ms
(HKR-03-15-23) Davey D speaks with Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson about new laws being passed in the state of Mississippi that would essentially create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson. On Feb. 7, the Mississippi State House approved House Bill 1020, which Kali Akuno likens to Apartheid because it essentially […]
Seeking to Stop the Building of Cop City
Protests against the construction of Cop City in Atlanta have been ongoing since the proposal was announced. The planned police training facility has been met with resistance from activists and community members who argue that the $90 million could be better spent on addressing issues like affordable housing, education, and mental health services. The protesters […]
The Erasure of Black Studies-How We Fight Back!
We speak with long-time educators and activists Jelani Cobb who is the Dean of Journalism at Columbia University and Lasana Hotep who does extensive work in the field of equity and diversity. They break down the history and the political landscape that has led to powerful right-wing forces pushing to eradicate Africana/ Black studies. Both […]
Ye, Kyrie, Neo Nazis in Ukraine: A Conversation w/ Max Blumenthal about Anti-Semitism
Davey D speaks with investigative journalist Max Blumenthal of the Gray Zone about the war in Ukraine and how Neo-Nazi’s play are playing a crucial role. We talk about the controversy around rap star Ye (Kanye West) and basketball great Kyrie Irving and the specter of anti-Semitism, and why some folks are called out and […]
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