We speak with Jessica Ann Mitchell “JAM” Aiwuyor about American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) movement and its disruption of Black Unity. Later Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Understanding ADOS: The Movement to Hijack Black Identity and Weaken Black Unity


We speak with longtime activists Courtney Morris and Minister King X of No Justice Under Capitalism about the current challenges faced by those who are incarcerated and the ravages of COVID-19. The group is pressuring Governor Gavin Newsom to release prisoners in California amid coronavirus outbreaks. Later we speak with Shawn Upshaw a member of … Continued


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The Message

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We speak with author, historian and scholar JayQuan about the legacy of Ed Fletcher and the cultural and political impact of the song he wrote “The Message” in 1982 for Grandmaster Flash.


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Hard Knock Radio – January 25, 2021

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Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.


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The Aftermath of the Inauguration

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We speak with Max Blumenthal about the aftermath of the inauguration, and the new legislation being passed around anti-protest laws. Later political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal talks about the impact of COVID in prisons. photo: Tabrez Syed via Unsplash


We speak with organizers about the Biden-Harris presidency and plans to hold the Democratic party accountable. Later we speak with filmmaker Shomari Smith about his new movie that chronicles the battle between Hieroglyphics and Hobo Junction, “The Battle – Casual x Saafir” photo: Gayatri Malhotra via Unsplash


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The Absence of Justice for Oscar Grant III and Covid-19 and It’s Impact on Communities of Color

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We speak with Uncle Bobby Johnson about District Attorney Nancy O’Malley’s decision to not charge officer, Anthony Pirone, in the murder of Oscar Grant III. Pirone was terminated following an internal investigation of the death of Mr. Oscar Grant III in 2009. And we look at the impact COVID-19 has had on Black and Brown … Continued