Oakland Smokin' Black Panthers to Oscar Grant

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After a 15 year hiatus from radio the Last Black Hero (Host) and Dj Rage (Producer), combine forces again to bring you the return of Race for the Times. This Speical Edition Podcast featuring Adimu Madyun and Ras Ceylon) focuses on the Oscar Grant Verdict, and the History of Resistance in Oakland.  January 1st, 2009 Oscar Grant was murdered by BART officer Johannes Mehserle, as Oscar Grant lie face down subdued by officers.  On January 7th, 2009 a rebellion took place in Oakland Ca, as people took to the streets protesting the lack of charge handed down to Mehserle.  After receiving worldwide coverage of the "riots", Mehserle was charged with murder after he was found in Nevada.  On July 8th, 2010 the jury reached a verdict of Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter only after a couple hours of deliberation. The people took to the streets again that night in Oakland Ca.  We discuss the ramifications of the case, that night in Oakland, and the History of Resistance in Oakland back to the Black Panthers.

featuring:

Adimu Madyun, 393 Films
Filmmaker / artist / activist from "OPERATION SMALL AXE"
“Operation Small Axe” takes a raw and unflinching look at life under police terrorism in Oakland, drawing parallels with the struggles against oppression in Palestine and South Africa. Through the stories of Oscar Grant and Lovelle Mixon, the film focuses on the occupation of Oakland’s communities of color by militarized and racist police forces.

and,

Ras Ceylon
Artist / Activist
Scientific/Non-Fiction CD available on iTunes. 
featuring Stic Man , Tragedy Khadafi, Taje of Hiero, Askari X & Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.
His next release is "Ras Ceylon presents: GIDEON.FORCE vol1" comin soon.

This Show Features Operation Verdict by Ras Ceylon, and Throw the Rope by Adimu Madyun.