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Dr. Fatimah Turner is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of the Inner City Cafe in Orange, NJ. She completed her PhD in Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University and has over 20 years of experience in social work, focusing on trauma, loss, and anxiety. Dr. Turner serves as a member of the Board of Education.https://www.instagram.com/innercitycafe/ https://theinnercitycafe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Why we must defeat AB 715 - a proposed California bill that would muzzle and endanger teachers, how we can support justice for Christopher Deandre Mitchell who was killed by Torrance Police who are now on trial and putting Palestine in historical context and moral perspective. We are joined by Black Lives Matter Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah.https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
It's a Talking Point Tuesday and Dominique debunks the "we can't afford it" line on safe parking for homeless college students and reparations. Who deserves our vote as next governor of California and how to fight the oligarchy are all in the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Creative Director, Consultant, Executive Producer who provides music video, film and television projects with an urban authenticity that encapsulates a wide span of generational styles from the HARLEM RENAISSANCE to HIP HOP street culture. He is a pioneering figure in hip hop who has performed with icons from Run DMC, LL Cool J, Whodini, Eric B & Rakim and more.https://www.instagram.com/brkl.ynjones/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sound bath specialist and mediation instructor Saharah Ali wants you to release your past and embrace your purpose as she unpacks the Blood Moon in Pisces. She leads us on a guided meditation for Mindful Monday. Later in the we take on trending stories. Why is the President yelling at Yamiche Alcindor? How is it possible that seven Ferguson activists have been killed since Michael Brown's murder? Why is the U.S. sending war planes to...the U.S. (Puerto Rico)? What is happening with vaccines in Florida? These questions and more asked and answered when Dominique does an analytic autopsy on the headlines.
Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning gen x journalist, political and cultural commentator, producer, strategist and activist. Ms. Cannick is now a KBLA contributor. On this podcast Dominique & Jasmyne look at who is running for what in California, the power of the Governor's trolling campaign, proposition 50 and more.https://iamjasmyne.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Is it wrong for a trans woman and activist to date man who supports anti-trans agenda? Is the personal political or can we separate our love lives from our political profiles? This is one of many issues Dominique takes on during this podcast where she flirts with national headlines from the feds suing SoCal Edison to the disastrous jobs report and the possibility of a recession.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/
The City of Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission has dropped their full report - what comes next? Attorney Capri Maddox is the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Civil Rights Department which oversees the reparations commission along with four other commissions. On this edition of Freedmen Fridays we get an update on the progress of reparations in the municipality of Los Angeles.https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.gov/ https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.gov/sites/g/files/wph2271/files/2025-02/An%20Examination%20of%20African%20American%20Experiences%20in%20Los%20Angeles%20BOOK%20v1.3-compressed.pdf https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Chaka Mahone is the is the Founder and Executive Director of DAWA and the Owner and Creative Director of the Nefr Fresher fashion brand. He is half of the hip hop duo Riders Against the Storm, a visual artist and a community organizer. DAWA focuses on giving funds and resources to givers, including social workers, teachers and community activists.https://www.dawaheals.org/ https://www.instagram.com/nefrfreshr/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The phones are jumpin' and the topics are hitting. Can you give Trump credit when he does something right? Do you practice policy over party? How does the redistricting battle play across party lines? How is the Epstein issue fostering rare bipartisanship? And more...https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique and Dr. Abdullah take on the issue of Posse Comitatus in the spirit of Think Tank Thursday. Also included in the dialogue: a big win for Black Lives Matter Grassroots in Torrance CA; conspiracy charges against protesters and why BLMLA is working to block the reappointment of Police Commissioner Erroll Southers.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/reels/ https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/
Dr. James Lance Taylor is author of the book Black Nationalism in the United States: From Malcolm X to Barack Obama, which earned 2012 "Outstanding Academic Title" - Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. He is a former President of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS), an important organization of African American, African, and Afro Caribbean political scientists in the United States.https://www.usfca.edu/faculty/james-lance-taylor https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
Kamal Muhsin is owner and founder of The Forum Private Fitness Club in Westchester, Los Angeles. On this podcast he shares his secrets for discipline, strength and fitness. Muhsin is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight for his forty plus years as a thriving Black-owned business. Later in the hour we open the phone lines to cover national and international headlines.https://forumprivatefitness.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
Why does nobody care that Covid is surging? Why did Cardi B win? What happened with the dead guy in MacArthur Park? Why are the super-rich snapping up air BNBs for the Olympics? What's happening with high-speed rail? And why are Republicans so pressed to hold the House of Representatives, and much more is covered on this freewheeling podcast live from Leimert Park AKA Africatown, USA.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Trina Greene Brown is a proud Black-feminist Mama-activist and the founder of Parenting for Liberation. She has been recognized as an Inspirational Parent in 2018 by CADRE and a Black Feminist Rising in 2017 by Black Women's Blueprint. Trina's work focuses on supporting Black parents to heal from historical and ongoing trauma and interrupt intergenerational violence to build resilient and joyful Black families in community. On this podcast we unpack parenting style, rules and traditions and look at how to raise free Black (& other) children.https://www.parentingforliberation.org/
Dominique & callers unpack urgent issues on the national and international stage. The deregulating of phthalates, the restriction on vaccines, the redistricting arms race, and the Olympics in the ICE era are all on the agenda.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Will Trump's immigration policy shut down the World Cup? Why do progressives hate the Olympics? (Ed & Dominique don't,) Why do we still spank our kids? Why do I still love football? Dominique & KBLA contributor Ed Sanders dive deep on hot topics & headlines. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio
Reparations activist Friday Jones rides shotgun with Dominique for open phones and closing arguments. Topics include: reparations, capitalism, immigration, labor and Michael Jackson's heavenly birthday.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/iamfridayjones/
Khansa Muhammad is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, founding steering member of a Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, anchor organization and founding member of NAASD Los Angeles.https://www.instagram.com/iamfridayjones/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.gov/press-releases/reparations-report-executive-summary
On this podcast we share the 4-1-1 on Prop 50 and California's upcoming special election as the Golden State pushes back on Republicans shady gerrymandering plans in Texas and elsewhere. We are joined by Jasmyne Cannick, an award-winning Gen X journalist, political and culture commentator, producer, strategist and activist.https://couragecalifornia.org/yes-on-proposition-50/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Atty Carl E. Douglas recently won $3.8 million dollars from LA County for a deputy's use of so-called "less lethal" force on his clients. Atty. Douglas is in private practice at Douglas / Hicks Law in Los Angeles. Mr. Douglas is the former Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. where he was employed for over eleven years until opening his own practice in March 1998. Although he is perhaps best known for his successful work as the Coordinator of O.J. Simpson's criminal defense team, Mr. Douglas now represents plaintiffs in state and federal courts in his diverse civil litigation practice.https://www.instagram.com/ced.esq/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
This week marks twenty years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans leaving hundreds of people dead. What are the takeaways in the recovery and response? How can we apply those lessons in today's disaster-prone climate emergency era? Does it change if President Trump eliminates FEMA? How do we put humans over buildings? What does real transparency look like?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique goes in on local headlines and hot topics. How are Black businesses being hit by DEI bans? Are we our own safety net in Trump's world? Can we DIY our own programs and policies? And why was everybody and their mama at the Babyface show last night?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
The daughter of the Moroccan diaspora, Ami Taf Ra, uses music to explore layers of history, spirit and heart. 2025 sees the release of Ami's The Prophet and the Madman on Brainfeeder. Crafted during the pandemic with producer and beloved musical collaborator and savant artist Kamasi Washington, the record is a metaphysical conversation with the Lebanese writer, philosopher and mystic, Khalil Gibran's classic and ceaselessly yielding texts. Kamasi Washington is a composer, arranger, bandleader and saxophonist. Collaboration, and a multi-disciplinary perspective, is key to Washington's process. It's what keeps him creative. Washington has played with a diverse group of musicians including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Horace Tapscott, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Snoop Dogg,[13] George Duke, Chaka Khan and Ami Ta Fra. https://amitafra.com/https://www.kamasiwashington.com/bio/ https://www.instagram.com/amitaframusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Chris Rowles owner of Chili World Convenience Store 99Cents, dubbed the Crenshaw Black Bodega is in our Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. We look at the urgency of saving Black owned businesses (like Dulan's) in Los Angeles and across the nation. We also track the labeling of Black people as terrorists, criminals and cartel collaborators during the military occupation of Black-led U.S. cities.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/chiliworldon43rd/#
Bernard Brown is a performing artist, choreographer, filmmaker, educator and arts activist working at the crossroads of Blackness, Queerness and belonging. A first-generation college graduate, Brown earned an MFA in choreography from UCLA's Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. He is an Asst. Professor at UC San Diego.https://www.instagram.com/bb.moves/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique reviews national headlines and reflects on how the arts are more necessary than ever in authoritarian times. In the second half of the hour Jazz/HipHop/R&B Trumpeter Keyon Harrold shares his music and philosophy.https://www.instagram.com/keyonharrold/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor of Pan African studies at Cal State Los Angeles, the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and a lead organizer with BLM Los Angeles. Dr. Abdullah is the host of This is Not a Drill Saturday mornings on KBLA Talk 1580. On this podcast Dominique and Dr. Abdullah unpack the case of Jabari Peoples by police in Homewood, Alabama, Donald Trump's executive orders on flag burning and cash bail, Blac August celebrations and the petition for the emergency medical release of Mumia Abu Jamal.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dominique DiPrima is a five-time EMMY Award winning broadcast journalist and community activist. On this podcast she breaks down the polling on Harris presidential prospects according to California voters, takes a peep at the Cali governor's race and shares a few mean tweets.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
It's a Black Marriage Monday and we are joined by Ralph Richard Banks, the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and a professor, by courtesy, at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. He is the Founder and Faculty Director of the Stanford Center for Racial Justice. He is also the author of the book "Is Marriage for White People: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone."https://www.instagram.com/stanfordracialjustice/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
We start the hour with a call for courage, purpose and emotional management. Meditation instructor, astrologer and yoga teacher Saharah Ali starts our week off with Mindful Mondays. For the second half of the hour Dominique looks at ICE raids and detention of citizens and legal residents and James returns to the mic to clap back on Dominique's characterization of his remarks about ICE raids and his response as a Black man.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
James Farr is a journalist whose work appears in the LA Progressive. He Hosts KBLA 1580's "Conversation Live: Altadena Rising." On this podcast, James and Dominique talk about Altadena recovery and Kenya Barris and Mike Epps' new sitcom detouring out of Altadena following pushback. James struggles with sympathizing with Trump violating people's 4th Amendment rights, saying "Black men's rights have never stopped being violated."https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this podcast Dominique unpacks points from our earlier reparations conversation and poses the question: do we end the boycott of Target now that the CEO is stepping down? Or do we hold the line and push for our demands to be met? This and other trending topics are in the convo.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza is the inaugural Executive Director of Racial Equity for Los Angeles County. He leads the anti-racism, diversity and inclusion initiative. Prior to joining the county, he was founder and Executive Director of the Social Justice Learning Institute. Dr. Scorza is a graduate of Morningside High School and a US Navy Iraq-War Veteran. He has Ph.D. in Education from UCLA, a B.S. in Liberal Studies from National University and a B.A. in the Study of Religion from UCLA. on this podcast he shares the plans by LA County regarding reparations following a motion by Supervisor Holly Mitchell to look into reparations on a county level.https://ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/ https://www.instagram.com/dartagnanscorza/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Political Strategist Ed Sanders and talk radio host Dominique DiPrima agree to disagree on everything from California's redistricting plan to the fate of the Menendez Brothers. Headlines, hot topics and things we don't agree on agree at the heart of this podcast with two longtime activists and friends going toe-to-toe.X/Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio
We're in studio with Dr Andrea Anthony author of Guarded Wings Promise: The Journey of Protection Begins Before Birth. Dr. Anthony is an essential guide for expecting and new parents, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard their children from sexual predators from the very beginning of life. During this episode we discuss parenting, importance of children's voices, and precautionary measures.https://www.instagram.com/iamdrandrea/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D# https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
When our KBLA fam speaks we listen. So, when Kuahmel (Longtime KBLA supporter, poet & author) felt our Thursday's needed a name, so we went straight to our KBLA delegation in search of a name. It's time to celebrate, welcome to our first official Think Tank Thursday! Kuahmel is live in the studio talking all things empowerment, education, and action. As well as his upcoming Poetry Potluck on 8/31 at Balboa Park from 12-6. Later in the podcast we open up the phones and Dominique updates on headlines including the gerrymandering arms race heating up in Cali.https://www.instagram.com/kuahmel/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D# https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Myeta Perdomo is the Executive Director of Open Arms Food Pantry and she shares their mission to end food insecurity, as well as insight on the impact that our mindset on ending poverty. If you would like to donate or connect with Open Arms see information below. Lastly, stay hydrated out here family, a heat wave is on the horizon. (323) 789-4717https://openarmscharityla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
John Feeley is the former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama and currently the Executive Director for the Center for Media Integrity of the Americas. During a 28-year State Department career, he served as Ambassador to Panama, Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in Mexico City and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. As a Deputy Executive Secretary, he worked on the staffs of Secretaries of State, Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHy7d7MORzM/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio
Simone Collins is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Her E-boutique features trendy, edgy & unique urban to mainstream fashions for urban sophisticates. Find her athttps://glamafyher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Glamafyher/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Trump is on a mission to censor the Smithsonian, books are being banned and arts programs defunded...Is art under attack? And what are they ways we are pushing back? Among them is the Pan African Arts Festival. The 2025 Artfest will feature over 100 artists from across the African diaspora, offering everything from fine art, sculpture, handmade jewelry, wearable fashion, and ceramics to African textiles, home decor, collectibles, and more. Visual artist Kenneth Vaughn, PAFF Marketing Director Marc Brogdon and PAFF supporter/Gen X journalist Jasmyne Cannick join the convo.https://www.paff.org/the-paff-artfest-returns-to-baldwin-hills-crenshaw/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Kalen Allen is an award-winning television personality, actor and digital creator who is passionate about social justice. Kalen serves as the Grand Marshal of the Walk4Humanity. Bamby Salcedo is a trailblazing activist, community leader and the president of the TransLatin@ Coalition the largest organization in the United States dedicated to serving brown and Latinx transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities. The Walk 4 Humanity is a 2-mile walk and celebration to raise critical funds for TLC.https://www.translatinacoalition.org/ https://www.instagram.com/TheKalenAllen/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/translatinacoalition/
Attorney Areva Martin is one of the country's leading influencers shaping media today. She is a CNN contributor, award-winning civil rights attorney, civic leader, philanthropist and talk show host. Areva is an audience favorite on networks and streaming cites and on a long list of shows from Dr. Phil to Good Morning America. On this podcast Atty Martin breaks down Trump's war on mail in ballots, the targeting of Black Mayors, federal takeovers of police departments, the impact of executive orders and yes, the Epstein files.https://www.instagram.com/arevamartin/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Attorney Nana Gyamfi received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and her Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law. She brings with her over three decades of service to the Movement for Black liberation. Nana is a human rights and criminal defense attorney, a professor in the Pan African Studies Department at the California State University Los Angeles, and radio personality who hosts 2 popular shows in Los Angeles, CA. She is the Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.https://www.instagram.com/attorneynana/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On this edition of Messy Mondays we are joined by DV Counselor, Radio Host, former Rap Promotions specialist Aishia Deal. Aishia hosts a radio show on relationships and as an exceptionally attractive woman, knows a thing or two about how men shoot their shots. From no Nobu to no getting flew out...to yes to pizza slices and regular dudes, we unpack the do's and don'ts of dating now.https://www.instagram.com/aishiadeal/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Sound Bath Specialist, Astrologer, Meditation Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Saharah Ali prepares us for the sun entering Virgo on Saturday. She leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and prepares us for the "Black Moon." In the second half of the pod we open up the phone lines as Dominique & the callers goes in on Putin, the DC police takeover, immigration and more.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
Why are people fiending for Lububus? Is Governor Gavin Newsom just as wrong as Donald Trump? How can this be the city when wild animals are everywhere? Will Democrats finally get tough? Why are people worldwide celebrating Nipsey Hussle's Bday?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
During our last hour Dominique recalls her encounter with Nipsey during the Marathon store opening and the legacy he left behind. Later on, in the show Dominique speaks about border patrol's presence at Governor Newsom's press conference, 10-year-old chess champ, and then we head to the phones.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
On Freedmen Friday guest Kamm Howard, a renowned reparation activist and author is with us on a Freedmen Friday. He speaks on CARICOM's strides towards reparatory justice and their African Union work. CARICOM (The Caribbean Community) an organization that focuses on economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://reparationsunited.org/
Davey D is a nationally recognized journalist, adjunct professor, Hip Hop historian, syndicated talk show host, radio programmer, producer, deejay, media and community activist. Originally from the Bronx, NY he is the author of the banned book Can't Stop, Won't Stop.https://www.daveyd.com/whoisdaveyd.html https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mrdaveyd/
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