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We are honored to announce our first Townie Award recipient along with our DJ of the night: Davey D!
🏆 Culture Maker Townie 🏆
Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook is a nationally recognized journalist, adjunct professor at San Francisco State, Hip Hop historian, political commentator, syndicated talk show host, radio programmer, media justice, and community activist. Davey D is a strong proponent of media justice and has spoken around the country at conferences, FCC hearings, Congressional briefings, and the Congressional Black Caucus. He’s the co-founder and host of several media projects, including Hard Knock Radio (HKR), an award-winning syndicated prime-time afternoon show focusing on Hip Hop culture and politics.
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