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For many Yuri Kochiyama was a major figure who radicalized people’s thinking and political outlook. She was an inspirational woman who touched many in particular, many progressive minded Hip Hop generation Asian activists who saw as a mother figure. She was someone who we would see at all the key rallies and demonstrations  who was accessible and mentored many.  If you ever met and spoke with her, you could see she spit more wisdom about civil rights and social justice than most who have stood on podiums demanding hefty fees. Yuri was uncompromising and unwavering in her fight to end oppression…Honor her by learning about her work and building off the foundation she laid down…She will be missed RIP Yuri Kochiyama.

Davey D is a journalist, Hip Hop historian, and host of Hard Knock Radio. Be sure to check out Davey D’s interview with former Black Panther Sister Kiilu Nysha about Yuri’s life and legacy on the Hard Knock Radio tribute show at hiphopandpolitics.com.