Introduction: A Deep Dive into African Spirituality (HKR-03-20-25) Host Davey D speaks with Ehime Ora, an author and spiritual practitioner, about traditional African spirituality, ancestral veneration, and her book Spirits Come From Water: An Introduction to Ancestral Veneration and Reclaiming African Spiritual Practices. Their discussion explores the impact of colonization, the search for spiritual connection, […]
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The Urgency of Protecting Black Girls: A Hard Knock Radio Conversation w/ Nola Brantley
(HKR-03-14-25) The crisis of missing Black girls and the ongoing struggle against Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) remain urgent issues, yet they often go overlooked in mainstream discourse. On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with advocate Nola Brantley, founder of Nola […]
SF Poet Laureate Devorah Major Pays Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
(HKR-12-11-24) In a recent conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Devorah Major, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate, to reflect on the influence of iconic poets like Nikki Giovanni. Major, a celebrated poet and author herself, discussed her personal journey as a writer, the impact of Giovanni’s work, and the broader legacy […]
There’s Nothing Funny About Diddy & the Horrors of Sex Trafficking: Nola Brantley Speaks Out
In a recent episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D engaged in a critical conversation with Oakland-based anti-trafficking advocate Nola Brantley. They began by discussing the recent arrest of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose legal troubles have garnered significant media attention. While the scandal has been sensationalized, especially focusing on Diddy’s alleged “freak […]
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Hair Braiding with the Queen of Braids Malikia Johnson
Celebrating the Art of Braiding(HKR-08-07-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D hosted Malikia Johnson, famously known as the Queen of Braids, and her daughter Mateema. They discussed their exhibit “Straw to Gold” and the deep cultural roots of hair braiding in the Black community. Malikia, who has braided the hair of […]
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