We sat down with POCC Chairman Fred hampton Jr and Oakland Rapper Asakri X to get an update and assessment of the current War on Terror. While the US Gov’t is out and about looking for Osama Bin Ladin and Al Queda, folks in the hood are dealing with on going terrorists threats and attacks by the police. Two individuals who are dedicated to fighting this war and protecting the people are Chairmain Fred and Askari X. They are sharp on the issues, have lots of solutions and a deep unyielding love for the community. They give an update on the anti-terrorism bill Chairmain Fred has been working on which will hopefully bring some sort of relief and accountability when it comes to dealing with the police. They also talk about the recent police assaults around the country and its aftermath including the case of Sean Bell in New York City who was shot 50 times and the new charges levied on the San Francisco 8. In part 2 of our interview Askari X talks about his rap career. He’s a pioneer in the Bay Area who made noise when he released the song ‘Ward of the State’. He tells us how he’s managed to keep things on point and politically relevent even in these troubled times for Hip Hop Less