Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive — all through an Oakland-based abolitionist lens that centers Black experience, movement-building and art. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss.
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On this episode, we speak with Nyanyika Banda, the cook and creative mind behind The Wakanda Cookbook – a cookbook for the Marvel universe that builds out of expertise in culinary traditions from all over the African continent. Nyanyika is a Malawian-American chef, writer, and entrepreneur. She designed her history and writing degrees around African … Continued
We encourage our brothers and sisters on the other side of the wall to write in to our show. Occasionally we read those letters on the air. This is our third segment of Letters from the Inside. —- This episode features music by Michael Louis: https://www.instagram.com/tigers_view Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow … Continued
Six people were shot at Sojournor Truth Independent Study high school in East Oakland on Wednesday, September 28th. As of this reporting, two of the victims are reportedly in critical condition at Highland Hospital, and the other four are in stable condition. When intense violence happens in our neighborhoods, we can’t just pass it by. … Continued
Law Enforcement in this country kills approximately 1200 people every single year and yet the names of many are never said or known except to their families and friends. What’s more, law enforcement agencies and other state actors harm our community in a myriad of ways that also go unnoticed like profiling, sexually assaulting and … Continued
In this episode, we dive into this week’s breaking local story about the violence of the Alameda County Sheriff Department – this is the department that oversees Santa Rita County Jail as well as a variety of other policing activities in the county. Forty-seven Alameda County sheriff deputies have been relieved of their duties after … Continued
Scientists in California have long been trying to prepare and warn us in California for when the next big earthquake comes. We are joined by Dr Jennifer Strauss, external relations officer for the UC Berkeley Seismological Lab, product manager for the MyShake App, and the media coordinator for Earthquake County Alliance Bay Area. We talk … Continued
If you live in California you’ve likely felt one in recent days. We’re talking about earthquake science and preparedness in this episode. Our guest is Andrew Alden, science writer and founder of a weekly blog on the geology of Oakland. He previously worked as the technical editor. Check out Andrew Alden’s website: https://oaklandgeology.com/ Follow Andrew Alden … Continued
In today’s episode, Patrisse Cullors discusses her experience as co-founder of Black Lives Matter after her departure from the BLM Global Foundation. We also take a deep dive into her book, An Abolitionist’s Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World. Follow Patrisse Cullors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osopepatrisse/ Buy her book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250272973/anabolitionistshandbook Check out the … Continued
The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, head of the British monarchy for more than 70 years, died on September 8th. Elizabeth became the Queen in February of 1952, and in the ensuing 70+ years of her life, ruled over a worldwide colonial monarchy. In today’s episode, we explore the colonial impact of the 70+ years … Continued
We encourage our brothers and sisters on the other side of the wall to write in to our show. Occasionally we read those letters on the air. This is our second segment of Letters from the Inside. This letter comes from San Quentin State Prison. —- This episode features music by Michael Louis: https://www.instagram.com/tigers_view Subscribe … Continued
