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Monthly Archives: September 2026
Hard Knock Radio at 25
Hard Knock Radio’s Anita Johnson and Davey D reflect on 25 years of bringing community voices, hip hop analysis and grassroots expertise to KPFA’s airwaves. Their conversation traces the show’s roots in resistance and its ongoing commitment to independent media and collective liberation.
Latest massacre in Haiti reveals yet again the cruelty of revoking TPS for Haitians
Haiti Action Committee condemns a new massacre in Kenscoff and calls on the Trump administration to stop deporting Haitians to conditions of escalating violence and displacement. The committee urges passage of legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
“Black girls are being bought and sold in plain sight”
Nola Brantley discusses how systemic inequities, adultification and institutional failures leave Black and Brown girls vulnerable to trafficking. She identifies warning signs of grooming and calls for accountability, prevention and care rooted in trust.
D10 candidate Jamo Muhammad speaks
District 10 candidate Jamo Muhammad discusses public safety, environmental racism and the pressures driving Black residents from San Francisco. In this Q&A, he outlines his concerns for children, housing and community-led solutions.
Oakland International Film Festival brings stories of survival, culture and community to the screen
The Oakland International Film Festival opens with more than 50 films exploring environmental justice, incarceration, housing, culture and survival. Screenings, workshops and filmmaker discussions aim to bring audiences into Oakland’s neighborhoods and independent film community.
Zanzi: Oakland’s house of African and Caribbean music
Zanzi owner Mek discusses how the downtown Oakland venue has become a hub for Afrobeats, Amapiano, Caribbean and Latin music while navigating the challenges facing nightlife businesses. He also reflects on the club’s Oakland roots and its role in bringing international artists to the Bay.
Welcome Home Aaron Patterson!
Aaron Patterson pre-homecoming, reflects on his imprisonment, anti-death-penalty organizing and community work as he prepares for his Sept. 15 release. He outlines plans for political organizing, food cultivation and mutual support after returning home.
Chantel Brooks is missing!
JR Valrey interviews Footz of Live Wire Records about the disappearance of his sister, Chantel Brooks, who was last seen July 17 in Fairfield. Their family asks the public to share information and report any possible leads to the information on the missing persons flyer.
ICE won’t stop taking our brothers! Free Leo!
Colin Logan describes the detention of Afro-Brazilian drummer and cultural educator Leo Oliveira Xavier after a routine ICE check-in in San Francisco. The interview calls for his release and directs readers to support the campaign led by immigrant-rights organizers.
Cuba and the United States: We both have an ocean
The Cuban Embassy's First Secretary, Sulia Paez and Second Secretary, Gabriela Castillo, spent four days in the San Francisco Bay Area building solidarity, meeting activists and exploring the region’s revolutionary art. The San Francisco Bayview's Leah Harmony shares her experience and its impact.
Leaked SFPD drone feeds expose a widening surveillance dragnet
An unsecured SFPD drone link exposed livestreams, thermal video and location data, offering an unplanned view of how aerial surveillance reaches into daily life. Tabari Morris examines the data-security breach and the unanswered questions about oversight, civil liberties and police drone expansion.
Two Cuban diplomats visited the Bay during Black August
Black August was especially impactful this year supercharged by First Secretary Sulia Paez and Second Secretary Gabriela Castillo of the Cuban Embassy visiting Oakland and San Francisco , speaking about the impact of U.S. blockades on Cuba. The Bay Area tour included events with local activists, artists and community organizations.