KPFA Radio's Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance, and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks On today’s show, guest host Kalonji Jama Changa is in conversation with W. Paul Coates, a former Black Panther Party leader in Baltimore. He established the George Jackson Prison Movement to bring Afrocentric literature to inmates. He is the founder of Black Classic Press and an advocate for and practitioner of solidarity as a form of resistance to systemic oppression. In addition, Paul Coates has organized Black Publishers and Writers Delegations to Havana, Cuba, for cultural exchange. Kalonji Jama Changa is an organizer, founder of the FTP Movement, and the co-chair of the Urban Survival and Preparedness Institute, and is founder of Black Power Media. Special thanks to the producers: Teresa Wierzbianska and Diana Martinez and the engineer: Kirsten Thomas #BlackPantherParty #TanehesiCoates #BlackClassicPress #BlackPowerMedia #PaulCoates #KalonjiChanga #KPFA #LawandDisorder #CatBrooks

Black Power Media host, Kalonji Changa chats with legendary Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney around the Epstein Files, Stacy Abrams, & the US-Israeli Offensive #Cynthiamckinney #epsteinfiles #israel #iran #stacyabrams #kalonjichanga

Join host Kalonji Changa for a heavy-hitting Black Power Media (BPM) breakdown of the latest State of the Union address. We aren’t interested in the political theater; we’re dissecting the material reality facing Black and colonized people globally. Our powerhouse panel of revolutionaries and organizers brings decades of insight to the table: Charles Barron: Former NYC Council Member and veteran organizer. Margaret Kimberly: Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report and author. Ajamu Baraka: Former Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate/ National Organizer for the Black Alliance for Peace. Dhoruba Bin-Wahad: Veteran Black Panther Party leader and decolonial theorist.

"I didn't just join the movement; the movement claimed me." In Part 2 of this powerful series on Black Power Media, Mumia Abu-Jamal sits down with Kalonji Changa to trace the roots of his revolutionary journey. This isn't just a history lesson—it’s a blueprint for political awakening. Mumia reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to get involved in organizing at a young age. From the local street corners to the front lines of the Black Panther Party, he discusses the specific Freedom Fighters and mentors who shaped his worldview and gave him the courage to pick up the pen and the microphone. #MumiaAbuJamal #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #BlackPantherParty #FreedomFighters #BlackRadicalHistory #Organizing

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Mumia Abu-Jamal on the Arrests of Georgia Fort & Don Lemon: The War on Black Journalism Show Description: Host: Kalonji Changa Guest: Mumia Abu Jamal Producer: Johanna Fernandez Platform: Black Power Media "When the state begins arresting the storytellers, we have to ask: who is next?" Today on Black Power Media, we bring you a historic and urgent broadcast. As federal agents target independent journalists Georgia Fort (founder of BLCK Press) and Don Lemon for their coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota, we look at the long history of state repression against the Black press. Joining us from behind prison walls is the "Voice of the Voiceless," Mumia Abu Jamal. Having spent over 42 years as a political prisoner following his own career as a revolutionary journalist, Mumia provides a unique and chilling perspective on the current crackdown. In this episode, we discuss: The continuum of surveillance: From COINTELPRO to the targeting of Black Press. The weaponization of the DOJ to silence those documenting federal overreach. Why the "advocacy journalism" of Georgia Fort is seen as a threat to the state. The historical parallels between the silencing of the Black Panther Party and today’s independent media founders. ✊ SUPPORT INDEPENDENT BLACK MEDIA Black Power Media is a viewer-funded platform. We don’t answer to corporate advertisers—we answer to you. Help us keep this independent engine running: 👉 Donate: blackpowermedia.org/donate 👉 Patreon: patreon.com/blackpowermediareloaded 👉 Email List: Sign up at blackpowermedia.org Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Black Power Media Reloaded and hit the notification bell! #MumiaAbuJamal #GeorgiaFort #KalonjiChanga #DonLemon #BlackPowerMedia #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #IndependentMedia #FreeThePress #BLCKPress #PoliticalPrisoners

Host: Kalonji Changa (filling in for Davey D) Producer: Anita Johnson Network: Pacifica Radio Network / Hard Knock Radio Today on Hard Knock Radio, we address a direct assault on the First Amendment and the freedom of the press. In a shocking escalation of federal overreach, three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Georgia Fort and former CNN anchor Don Lemon were arrested by federal agents in connection with their coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. Georgia Fort, who recently joined us on this program to discuss the ICE-involved killing of Renee Nicole Good and the critical importance of why Black communities cannot ignore ICE, was taken into custody at her home this morning. These arrests come despite a federal magistrate judge previously refusing to issue warrants, citing a lack of evidence of criminal behavior. We are joined by a panel of experts to discuss the criminalization of journalism, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the broader implications for civil rights in America: Martin Reynolds: Co-Executive Director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Daryle Lamont Jenkins: Executive Director/Editor of One People’s Project and Idavox. In this episode, we explore: The targeted nature of these arrests following a grand jury indictment. The connection between the "ICE Out" protests and the killing of Renee Nicole Good. The chilling effect on independent media and Black-led journalism. How "religious freedom" laws are being used to shield federal agents from public scrutiny. Support Independent Media: Follow Hard Knock Radio for daily updates on the frontline of culture and politics. #HardKnockRadio #GeorgiaFort #DonLemon #FirstAmendment #PressFreedom #ICEOut #ReneeNicoleGood #BlackPowerMedia #PacificaRadio #BlackPowerMedia

Today on Hard Knock Radio, Kalonji Changa spoke with Dr. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, about the fatal shooting of Keith Porter Jr., a 43-year-old Black father of two who was killed on New Year’s Eve by an off-duty ICE officer in Los Angeles. Authorities and the Department of Homeland Security characterize the incident as an “active shooter” situation, but Porter’s family and community organizers strongly dispute that account, saying he was celebrating the holiday and that the federal agent’s use of deadly force demands accountability and transparency. We also discussed the broader context of ICE-related deaths, including the reporting that at least 32 people died in ICE custody last year, and that deaths and fatal encounters — both in custody and during enforcement operations — continue to spark outrage and calls for systemic reform. Our guest host for this episode was Kalonji Jama Changa, who helped guide this deep conversation on federal immigration enforcement, community safety, and the urgent need for justice. To Donate to Keith Porter’s family: tinyurl.com/donateforkeith 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. #KeithPorter #ICE #KalonjiChanga #MelinahAbdullah #BlackPowerMedia #HardKnockRadio #KPFA #DaveyD #AnitaJohnson #WRFG #RadioX #WERU #KPVL #KBCS #KBOO #WAZU #KKFI

Georgia Fort, a three-time Emmy Award-winning independent journalist and founder of BLCK Press alerts public that ICE Agents are at her home with warrants to arrest her! Fort along with former CNN journalist Don Lemon, were both arrested today because they covered a protest in a Minnesota church last week. Georgia Fort was recently interviewed by Kalonji Changa for Hard Knock Radio and Black Power Media around, the Renee Nicole Good murder on the “Why Black People Can’t Ignore ICE” #georgiafort #ICE #blackpowermedia #Hardknockradio #kalonjichanga #reneenicolegood #donlemon #cnn

In this explosive episode of Black Power Media, hosts Kalonji Changa and Dr. Ikemba Ojore sit down for an exclusive, no-holds-barred interview with the man currently at the center of a national firestorm: Paul Birdsong. Birdsong, based in Philadelphia, makes the bold and highly debated claim that he is the leader of the Black Panther Party. While his group adopts the iconic imagery, berets, and armed patrols of the original 1966 vanguard, his leadership has sparked intense scrutiny from Black Panther veterans, historians, and even the descendants of the party’s founders. In this interview, we dive deep into the controversy: Lineage vs. Legacy: Does Birdsong have the "blessing" of the elders, or is this a modern-day case of political identity theft? Armed Self-Defense: Birdsong explains the rationale behind his group’s high-profile armed presence at anti-ICE protests and Philadelphia street patrols. The 10-Point Program: Is this new formation a true continuation of the Survival Programs and Marxist-Leninist ideology, or is it "symbolism without structure"? Join Kalonji Changa and Dr. Ikemba Ojore as they apply the "hard-talk" analysis BPM is known for to determine if Paul Birdsong is truly the revolutionary successor to the Panther mantle or a controversial pretender in a season of political fragmentation. Follow Black Power Media for more deep-dive political education and revolutionary analysis. Subscribe and hit the bell to never miss an exclusive. #BlackPowerMedia #BlackPantherParty #PaulBirdsong #KalonjiChanga #IkembaOjore #BlackLiberation #PoliticalAnalysis

This is an excerpt from a Law and Disorder episode hosted by Cat Brooks for KPFA radio.

On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, broadcasting on the Pacifica Radio Network, we confront the devastating reality of federal overreach and state-sanctioned violence. This week, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good—a poet, mother, and U.S. citizen—was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. As federal "invasions" ramp up across the Twin Cities, we look past the official Department of Homeland Security narrative to uncover what truly happened on 33rd and Portland. Black Power Media's Kalonji Changa sits in as host for Davey D, joining forces with legendary producer Anita Johnson to bring you two hours of deep-dive analysis into the legal, political, and human stakes of this tragedy. In This Episode: Reporting from the Frontlines We are joined by Georgia Fort, a three-time Emmy Award-winning independent journalist and founder of BLCK Press. Georgia was on the ground as the community gathered to mourn and resist. She breaks down the conflicting orders given by agents, the bystander video that contradicts federal claims of "self-defense," and the atmosphere of terror currently gripping Minneapolis neighborhoods. Also, the Legal Fight & Black Solidarity Movement attorney Nana Gyamfi joins us to discuss the legal implications of ICE’s "qualified immunity" and the specific dangers these raids pose to the Black community. Nana serves as the Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI). She explains why immigration is a central Black issue and how the "Prison-to-ICE pipeline" targets the most vulnerable among us. About Hard Knock Radio Hard Knock Radio is a daily drive-time talk show on the Pacifica Radio Network (originated at KPFA 94.1 FM in Berkeley/Oakland). For over 25 years, we have provided a platform for hip-hop culture, community activism, and social justice. Host: Kalonji Changa (filling in for Davey D) Producer: Anita Johnson Station: Pacifica Radio Network #HardKnockRadio #ReneeNicoleGood #JusticeForRenee #Minneapolis #ICE #PacificaRadio #GeorgiaFort #NanaGyamfi #BAJI #ImmigrationJustice #Blackpowermedia #kalonjichanga

"When the state targets one of us, they target all of us." In this urgent episode of Black Power Media, host Kalonji Changa sits down with renowned immigration attorney Zoila Velasquez to pull back the veil on the "ICE Invasions." We move beyond the headlines to discuss the aggressive, often illegal tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the devastating ripple effects these operations have on our neighborhoods. From the tragic case of Renee Nicole Good to the systemic targeting of the Black Diaspora, we explore why the current immigration apparatus is a threat to the safety of every person of color, regardless of status. #ImmigrationRights #ICEInvasions #SocialJustice #TrueCrime #ReneeNicole Good #BlackPowerMedia #KalonjiChanga #ZoilaVelasquez

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Why Black People Can’t Ignore The Venezuela Invasion As global tensions rise, the struggle for sovereignty in Venezuela isn't just a South American issue—it is a critical frontline for the African Diaspora. In this episode of BPM LIVE, we break down why the defense of Venezuelan self-determination is inextricably linked to the global Black liberation movement. Join hosts Kalonji Changa and Rakeem Shabazz as they welcome a powerhouse panel of organizers and truth-tellers to dissect the geopolitical stakes, the history of U.S. intervention, and the impact on Afro-Venezuelan communities. Our Guests: Margaret Kimberley: Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report and author of Prejudential. Charles Barron: Former NYC Council Member and lifelong revolutionary activist. In This Episode, We Discuss: The connection between Imperialism abroad and State Violence at home. The role of the Black radical tradition in opposing U.S. hegemony. Why corporate media erases the voices of Afro-Venezuelans. What a "threat to democracy" actually looks like through a Pan-African lens. #Venezuela #MargaretKimberley #CharlesBarron #PanAfricanist #AntiImperialism #BlackAgendaReport #KalonjiChanga #GlobalSolidarity #BlackPowerMedia

Streamed Live: Jan 3, 2026 The masks are off. In the early hours of this morning, January 3rd, the world woke up to the sound of "Shock and Awe" in the Western Hemisphere. The Trump administration has confirmed a massive military strike on Caracas, claiming the "capture" of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.   While the corporate media parrots White House talking points about "narco-terrorism" and "liberation," Black Power Media is here to provide the radical, Pan-African, and anti-imperialist analysis you won't find anywhere else. Is this the 1989 invasion of Panama all over again? Is this a desperate move by the Empire to secure the world's largest oil reserves as the global order shifts? Join Kalonji Changa and Bouna Eddine for a high-level emergency broadcast. We are joined by an elite panel of revolutionary thinkers: Dhoruba Bin Wahad: Veteran Black Panther and political prisoner, bringing the perspective of the Long War against domestic and global counter-intelligence. Ajamu Baraka: National Organizer for the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP), breaking down the Monroe Doctrine 2.0 and the threat to the "Zone of Peace." Wyna Tahboub: Internationalist activist, connecting the dots between the siege of Gaza and the bombardment of the Venezuelan barrios. WE DISCUSS: The capture of Maduro: A legal extradition or an international kidnapping? How the "drug war" is being used as a Trojan Horse for resource extraction. What this means for the Black and Indigenous masses of Venezuela who have vowed to resist. The domestic fallout: How war abroad always leads to increased repression of the Black radical movement at home. SUPPORT BLACK INDEPENDENT MEDIA: If you value this analysis, help us keep the lights on and the truth flowing. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/blackpowermediareloaded CashApp: $bpmreloaded Join the BPM Membership: Click the 'JOIN' button for exclusive content. #Venezuela #NoWarOnVenezuela #BlackPowerMedia #AntiImperialism #Maduro #Caracas #HandsOffVenezuela #PanAfricanism #AjamuBaraka #DhorubaBinWahad

✊🏿 New Year Revolution: Pan-African/Antifascist Resistance in 2026 Welcome to a special Black Power Media broadcast as we enter a pivotal year for the global Black movement. As we cross the threshold into 2026, the mandate for radical resistance and Pan-African solidarity has never been more urgent. Today, we are honored to be joined by Ajamu Baraka, National Organizer for the Black Alliance for Peace and Dhoruba Bin Wahad, veteran Black Panther Party leader, political prisoner, and lifelong revolutionary strategist. The two of them will analyze the current landscape of empire and the intensifying contradictions under the current administration. 📜 Roots of Resistance: Lessons from Our Ancestors To understand where we are going, we must ground ourselves in the victories and struggles of those who came before us. In this broadcast, we revisit three monumental anniversaries of revolutionary defiance: Haitian Independence (1804): The only successful slave revolution in history that shattered the myth of white supremacy and created the first free Black republic. The Cuban Revolution (January 1, 1959): The victory of the 26th of July Movement, which proved that a determined people can overthrow a U.S.-backed dictatorship and build a sovereign state dedicated to the masses. The Zapatista Uprising (January 1, 1994): The "Ya Basta!" heard 'round the world that challenged neoliberalism and reminded us that indigenous and peasant autonomy is central to the global struggle. 🚩 Looking Ahead: 2026 and the Fight Against Fascism With a domestic landscape defined by increasing repression and the global consolidation of far-right forces, what does "resistance" look like in 2026? We discuss: Navigating the policies of the current administration and their impact on the African Diaspora. The necessity of a United Front against domestic and international fascism. Building independent Black political power outside of the corporate duopoly. Follow Black Power Media: 🔗 Website: BlackPowerMedia.org 💸 Support our work on Patreon: patreon.com/blackpowermediareloaded 💬 #BlackPowerMedia #AjamuBaraka #DhorubaBinWahad #PanAfricanism #Antifascism #Haiti1804 #CubaRevolution #Zapatista #2026Revolution

On Friday, November 14, 2025, the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) hosted a landmark session in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring Veronza Bowers, Jr.. This historic gathering marked a significant moment for the legal and activist community. Mr. Bowers, a veteran Black Panther who was held as a political prisoner for 51 years, shared profound reflections on his half-century of unjust imprisonment. During the session, he examined the stark disparities between the theoretical "letter of the law" and its lived application within the criminal punishment system. Key Highlights of the Session Systemic Analysis: A deep dive into the targeted nature of the legal system toward Black communities. Healing and Resistance: Insights into the intersection of spirituality, art, and justice, and how Bowers maintained resilience through these practices. Current Mission: A look at his ongoing work to advocate for other "old law" prisoners and drive fundamental legal reform. As part of the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) annual conference at Georgia State University, this monumental program entitled "Stepping into Freedom in the Name of Love" featured Reverend Keyanna Jones, Kalonji Jama Changa, and Attorney Jenipher Jones, who joined Veronza Bowers, Jr. for the historic discussion. The event served as a powerful testament to human resilience, demonstrating how Mr. Bowers transformed decades of confinement into a disciplined practice of resistance against racial and social injustice. #BlackPantherParty #Black Power Media #NCBL #VeronzaBowers #kalonjichanga #jenipherjones #keyannajones Support Black Power Media: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/donate Follow us on twitter: @Blackpowermedi