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Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. on Chicago, Propaganda, and Building Real Coalitions AND Jessica Care Moore Honors Black Brilliance With New Childrens Book
ChairmanFredHampton Jr. on Chicago, Propaganda, and Building Real Coalitions
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D checks in withChairmanFredHampton Jr. of the Black Panther Party Cubs to unpack the fast-moving situation in Chicago and the wider national climate. From the talk of deploying the National Guard to the shifting justifications around crime and immigration, Hampton Jr. argues were living through reactionary times where policy and headlines move a mile a minute”and where propaganda often outruns facts on the ground.Hampton Jr. says reports of a National Guard deployment to Chicago have see-sawed, with opposition from street organizers and elected officials alike. As of the conversation, there was no set arrival date”proof, he suggests, of a narrative that pivots between hot-button frames (crime, immigration) to trigger emotions rather than invite logic. He draws a historical line from civilizing the savages to Iraqs WMDs: the language shifts, the strategy”manufacturing consent”does not.Davey D presses on the reality in Chicagos neighborhoods. Hampton Jr. stresses contradictions exist”organizers dont romanticize the streets”but notes that even ruling-class numbers dont match the fear-laden coverage. Meanwhile, real community work continues: artists, street organizations, faith communities, and movement veterans collaborating consistently, not just when its politically convenient. He points to the recentChairmanFredStreet Party marking what would be his fathers 77th birthday, which drew diverse crowds, rival campaigns, and chapters from across the country”evidence, he says, that authentic coalition building is alive.On efforts to pit Black residents against immigrants, Hampton Jr. acknowledges Chicagos deep segregation yet rejects the medias exaggerated division narrative. In the spirit of the original Rainbow Coalition, he frames peoples differences as reconcilable”and the contradiction between the people and the system as irreconcilable.Asked about the official mourning and platform protections following the assassination of Charlie Kirk”despite his record of racist statements”Hampton Jr. argues everything is political. He connects the current law and order posture to earlier eras, calling out how race remains a core tool of U.S. capitalism and state power. Which lives are honored”and which are ignored”reveals the systems priorities.So what now? If you stay ready, you aint gotta get ready. Hampton Jr. urges people to internalize political literacy, recognize propaganda early (including in music and media), draw global-local connections, and practice a disciplined, objective politics”dialectical, not reactive. He closes by inviting folks to stay tapped in to on-the-ground work and notes hell be in Oakland for Black Panther Party Month in October. Follow him at@officialchairmanfredhamptonjron Instagram
Hard Knock Radio:JessicaCareMooreHonors Black Brilliance With New Childrens Book
On this episode ofHard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with poet, author, and cultural warriorJessicaCareMooreto celebrate the release of her first childrens book,Your Crown Shines: For Ketanji Brown Jackson and You. The book, inspired by the historic rise of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, is an illustrated poem that uplifts Black children”especially girls”encouraging them to dream boldly and unapologetically.Jessicaexplains how the book was born from a commissioned poem she performed during a Win With Black Women virtual gathering celebrating Jacksons confirmation. The event, which included Oprah Winfrey, led to Oprah sharing the poem publicly”opening the door forJessicato land a deal with HarperKids. Illustrator Dare Coulter brought the words to life with powerful, emotionally rich visuals thatJessicasays often bring her to tears.Throughout the conversation,Jessicaand Davey D discuss the toxic messaging children of color often receive from authority figures”like guidance counselors and teachers”who discourage ambition.Jessicashares a personal story about someone telling her son to have a backup plan instead of pursuing his passion. Her response:I am my sons backup plan.Jessicacritiques the broader systemic assaults on Black and Brown youth”from book bans to defunded education and attacks on diversity programs”calling them part of a wider culture war. She stresses the need for community involvement, showing up for all children and pouring into their dreams with intention.Mooreis currently touring schools and community spaces to share the book with young readers. She will be reading at Oakland Public Conservatory alongside Angela WellmansBlack Girls Playprogram, spreading the message that every childs crown deserves to shine.
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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ChairmanFredHampton Jr. on Chicago, Propaganda, and Building Real Coalitions
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D checks in withChairmanFredHampton Jr. of the Black Panther Party Cubs to unpack the fast-moving situation in Chicago and the wider national climate. From the talk of deploying the National Guard to the shifting justifications around crime and immigration, Hampton Jr. argues were living through reactionary times where policy and headlines move a mile a minute”and where propaganda often outruns facts on the ground.Hampton Jr. says reports of a National Guard deployment to Chicago have see-sawed, with opposition from street organizers and elected officials alike. As of the conversation, there was no set arrival date”proof, he suggests, of a narrative that pivots between hot-button frames (crime, immigration) to trigger emotions rather than invite logic. He draws a historical line from civilizing the savages to Iraqs WMDs: the language shifts, the strategy”manufacturing consent”does not.Davey D presses on the reality in Chicagos neighborhoods. Hampton Jr. stresses contradictions exist”organizers dont romanticize the streets”but notes that even ruling-class numbers dont match the fear-laden coverage. Meanwhile, real community work continues: artists, street organizations, faith communities, and movement veterans collaborating consistently, not just when its politically convenient. He points to the recentChairmanFredStreet Party marking what would be his fathers 77th birthday, which drew diverse crowds, rival campaigns, and chapters from across the country”evidence, he says, that authentic coalition building is alive.On efforts to pit Black residents against immigrants, Hampton Jr. acknowledges Chicagos deep segregation yet rejects the medias exaggerated division narrative. In the spirit of the original Rainbow Coalition, he frames peoples differences as reconcilable”and the contradiction between the people and the system as irreconcilable.Asked about the official mourning and platform protections following the assassination of Charlie Kirk”despite his record of racist statements”Hampton Jr. argues everything is political. He connects the current law and order posture to earlier eras, calling out how race remains a core tool of U.S. capitalism and state power. Which lives are honored”and which are ignored”reveals the systems priorities.So what now? If you stay ready, you aint gotta get ready. Hampton Jr. urges people to internalize political literacy, recognize propaganda early (including in music and media), draw global-local connections, and practice a disciplined, objective politics”dialectical, not reactive. He closes by inviting folks to stay tapped in to on-the-ground work and notes hell be in Oakland for Black Panther Party Month in October. Follow him at@officialchairmanfredhamptonjron Instagram
Hard Knock Radio:JessicaCareMooreHonors Black Brilliance With New Childrens Book
On this episode ofHard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with poet, author, and cultural warriorJessicaCareMooreto celebrate the release of her first childrens book,Your Crown Shines: For Ketanji Brown Jackson and You. The book, inspired by the historic rise of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, is an illustrated poem that uplifts Black children”especially girls”encouraging them to dream boldly and unapologetically.Jessicaexplains how the book was born from a commissioned poem she performed during a Win With Black Women virtual gathering celebrating Jacksons confirmation. The event, which included Oprah Winfrey, led to Oprah sharing the poem publicly”opening the door forJessicato land a deal with HarperKids. Illustrator Dare Coulter brought the words to life with powerful, emotionally rich visuals thatJessicasays often bring her to tears.Throughout the conversation,Jessicaand Davey D discuss the toxic messaging children of color often receive from authority figures”like guidance counselors and teachers”who discourage ambition.Jessicashares a personal story about someone telling her son to have a backup plan instead of pursuing his passion. Her response:I am my sons backup plan.Jessicacritiques the broader systemic assaults on Black and Brown youth”from book bans to defunded education and attacks on diversity programs”calling them part of a wider culture war. She stresses the need for community involvement, showing up for all children and pouring into their dreams with intention.Mooreis currently touring schools and community spaces to share the book with young readers. She will be reading at Oakland Public Conservatory alongside Angela WellmansBlack Girls Playprogram, spreading the message that every childs crown deserves to shine.
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.
The post Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. on Chicago, Propaganda, and Building Real Coalitions AND Jessica Care Moore Honors Black Brilliance With New Childrens Book appeared first on KPFA.