First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

On this episode of #MessyMondays we are joined by writer, music artist and award-winning documentary filmmaker Jeff Lucky. He is the creator of the interactive dating experience Certified Friends which convenes monthly in Los Angeles. Using humor, fun and plugs from friends, Jeff wants to help the "grown and intentional" to find love.

On our Mindful Mondays pod Sahrah Ali breaks down Barbot's Basket astrological configuration, Jupiter in Leo and Uranus in Gemini and the emergence of collective consciousness. Ms. Ali is a meditation instructor, astrologer, sound healer, sound bath specialist and yoga teacher.https://saharahali.com/

On this podcast Dominique DiPrima and Dr. Melina Abdullah update the call to action as Black Lives Matter Grassroots, the NAACP and the family of Kieth Porter are calling for the arrest of Brian Palacios the ICE officer who killed Black American Keith Porter in Los Angeles. Karmelo Anthony, Nolan Wells, and Tyrin Johnson are also in the conversation. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor of Pan African Studies at Cal State LA and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.

#FreedmenFriday - On this episode of our weekly reparations conversation Dr. Rosie Milligan debunks arguments against reparations and shares her outlook on the implementation of reparations through the lens of a follower of Dr. Claud Anderson's Powernomics agenda. Dr. Rosie Milligan is a longtime reparations advocate and the convener of Black Writers on Tour. She has a Ph.D. in business administration.https://mytechacademy.net/ //www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique DiPrime puts a progressive lens on left coast, national and international headlines.//www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this pod we debate the message behind the Yung Miami song "Spend Dat" and what is says about our culture vs. respectability politics. And look at the KevOn Stage controversy. Jarrett Hill is a Los Angeles creative artist, speaker, writer, host, and media consultant. Miles Low is a rap artist and KBLA production coordinator.https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/ https://www.jarretthill.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/

Dominique Diprima shines more light on data centers, Ai Techs, Taxes an affordable, and food contaminations, while callers come raining in on more diverse topics..

Dominique Diprima unboxed more information on our food supplies, voting elections, an affordable Housing in California as phone lines open for callers.//www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Erin Broyard Stennis, also known as The Good Vibrations Lady, is dedicated to helping individuals live their best lives, one day at a time. Erin's says her hard-earned wisdom is reflected in her writings and social media messages. Erin credits her Louisiana roots, along with her spiritual journey, for allowing her to overcome personal hardships and focus on helping others. She is the author of 31 Days of Good Vibrations: How to Stay Up When the World Is Pulling You Down'.https://www.thegoodvibrationslady.com/ https://www.facebook.com/erin.stennis/ https://www.instagram.com/erinstennis/

Daisy Jane with DiPrima says she tours to five different restaurants and sample different foods and gives feedback to the community spotlight on Daisy's Black LA Food Tour, where Los Angeles comes alive through the flavors, stories, and heartbeat of its Black-owned restaurants. Founded by LA-native Daisy Miles, her tour is more than just a food crawl, it's a Cultural celebration spotlighting flavors that reflect the city's diverse Black heritage. And now DiPrima Opens phone lines for caller's feedback into different topics.https://www.instagram.com/p/DOKKfsqj7oK/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10eJ0n3jn9c https://www.blacklafoodtours.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast DiPrima recaps into free Karmelo campaign Collin County Judge John Roach sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years for murder in Texas track meet stabbing, and unboxing Karmelo's family still needs justice. A long side Missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells found dead on Mississippi island, and family confirms identity and Walmart refusing to show family video footage. Now, listeners are diving into latest topics with Dominique Diprima.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Felicia Leatherwood—known worldwide as “The Hair Whisperer”—is the leading authority on natural and textured hair. A celebrity stylist, educator, and founder with 30+ years of experience, she pairs creative excellence with practical education to close the knowledge gap in textured hair care. Felicia's clients include Issa Rae, Viola Davis, Jill Scott, Lenny Kravitz, and Ava DuVernay. As lead stylist on HBO's Insecure, she created culture-defining looks that broadened how audiences see natural hair.https://www.felicialeatherwood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/felicialeatherwood/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Melina Abdullah is the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and lead organizer for BLMLA. Dr. Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is a columnist for the LA Sentinel and host and creator of the radio show This is Not a Drill Saturdays on KBLA Talk 1580.https://blmgrassroots.org/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In this podcast Dominique touches on topics big and small...Centering the pushback on the LAPD license plate reader cameras of Flock Safety. She also covers Theo and LA radio, the gang peace movement and the mainstream media narrative on crime.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On today's podcast we get updates on Cuba, Nigeria, Venezuela, Bolivia, Iran as we look at how the Trump administration is ramping up the extortion, grift, warfare and even attempted annihilation of other nations. We focus on foreign policy and finish up with a review of where we with the horrifying and seemingly endless scandal that is the Epstein Files.https://floridaphoenix.com/author/barrington-salmon/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Yoga Teacher and Astrologer Saharah Ali leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation and speaks on the challenges and opportunities of Venus in Virgo and the emotional implications of this week's new moon in Cancer.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we speak plainly about the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, the near death of Senator Mitch McConnell and why there will be no fake tears about it over here. We also look at the FAFO moments experienced white supremacist Jake Lang and far right reality show host Spencer Pratt when taking on L.A. - Summer Night Lights and LA's big drop in violence are also in the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In honor of Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame we reprise a conversation with Krayzie Bone of Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony honoring Eazy E.    Dominique talks about the early days of Bone Thugs on radio, the legendary group getting their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and blasts the erasure of Black women in hip hop, Hollywood and beyond.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/krayzie_bone/https://bonethugsnharmony.store/https://www.instagram.com/agentmariama_eastbayrealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

After two years covering reparations once a week, Dominique recaps some of the basics of the reparations movement, updates us on new developments in the space and looks back on highlights of reparations guests from the past two years. #FreedmenFridayshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI3eRi-GIWM&list=PLJ7tIvmtJ5s9xFjKtZTd36XcPQY4tiZHD&index=5 https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ 

On this pod Dominique and Ed update on the terrible death of Nolan Wells, try to make sense out of the LA DA threatening charges against a whistleblower cop and share the rapturous details of the first ever LA Jazz Festival.

Are Black women being erased from media and pop culture? Dr. Margena Christian is a longtime music journalist, the only one to have written for every Ebony and Jet platform. She is a professor of English and Professional Writing at University of Illinois. Her new book It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Slyvia Moy shines light on a little-known music pioneer and raises questions about the erasure of Black women.https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/dr-margena-a-christian/its-no-wonder/9780306833632/ https://www.margenachristian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique DiPrima and Jarrett Hill struggle with the question of how old is too old? Are term limits the answer? Cognitive tests? Are we just a bunch of ageists? Or are we allowing dead men walking to drive our nation into a ditch without a driver's license? Jarrett hill is an award-winning journalist, author and host of the podcast The Jarrett Hill Show.https://www.jarretthill.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjgBqT8GGolWkxkLIpvpPyf4JhyK2LPRc https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique goes in on the mainstream media and the Nolan Wells tragedy, the cognitive decline of the president, Trump's denial of disaster relief funds to blue states and spars with a caller who disparages today's Black people.Charles Dickerson is the founder and conductor of the Inner-City Orchestra of Los Angeles. On this podcast he unveils an epic, artistic, cultural and unabashedly Black celebration of America's 250th birthday. We look at the state of young people in the arts landscape ahead of their USA tour which kicks off at Disney Hall in LA and includes performances at Mt. Rushmore and at the Black-sonion museum in Washington.https://icyola.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dr. Paul W. Wallace is a dermatologist in Los Angeles, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has expertise in treating psoriasis, among other conditions, such as, plastic surgery, and reconstructive surgery, he is a trusted specialist for patients seeking natural, transformative enhancements. Dr. Wallace says Black Folks needs more collagen. Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body, playing a vital role in providing support to tissues and aiding in cellular processes. Collagen production declines with age and can be further compromised by lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive drinking, a diet high in sugar, and overexposure to the sun. However, a balanced diet and healthy habits can help slow this process.https://www.instagram.com/drwallaceofbeverlyhills/ https://www.wallaceskinandbodyinstitute.com/ https://www.instagram.com/honeyqween_juicebar/

HoneyQween Lemonade now HoneyQween Juice Bar · Juice/smoothie bar started as a street vendor in 2016, participating in the weekly Drum Circle Sundays and the monthly Art Walk Festivals. HoneyQween Juice Bar owner A'kia Benbo says It's delicious and refreshing taste, featuring intriguing and unlikely flavor pairings, quickly became a community favorite. A'kia Benbo admits being inspired to transform her hobby into a professional business looking for a commercialized building, while applying brick and mortar approach to business strategies to overcome major setbacks due to experience a rental and leasing discrimination by property owner Joshua Peaik in Los Angeles, City.https://www.honeyqweenjuicebar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/honeyqween_juicebar/

On this podcast DiPrima recaps in the case of Nolan Xavier Wells who was reported missing after going on boat trip with a group of white friends to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was found days later. However, DiPrima finds more conflicting information rapped around well's death and family members being left without answers on similar racial occasions, now community members are calling for worldwide boycott. If anyone wanting to talk hit (800) 920-1580 Talk Radio.

On today's podcast DiPrima looks for answers in the case of Nolan Xavier Wells who was reported missing after going on boat trip with a group of white friends to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was found days later. She also looks at the National Guard shooting of Tyrin Johnson and the surge of killings of Black men in the past six months. Who is asking the questions? Who is calling out fishy situations? Who will be Ida B. Wells in 2026.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On today's podcast Republican John Woods JR faces progressive Dominique DiPrima to debate some of the party's popular talking points and look at the state of the GOP for a Black Republican like Mr. WOoods. JOhen Wood Jr. is a national leader of the Braver Angels organization, a writer and host of "The Reconstruction Project" Sunday mornings on KBLA-1580.https://www.instagram.com/johnrwoodjr/ https://braverangels.org/author/johnbetter-angels-org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's flow and style changed rap culture and influenced the music industry. Rapper Miles Low asked the question "who else is that original?" We get into it...Opening up the phone lines so callers can share their knowledge and opinions on pioneers and gamechangers of rap culture. It's a convo inspired by Bone's recent recognition with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/

On this podcast we get the details behind the many ways President Donald Trump is monetizing the presidency. We look at all they ways the Trump family cartel is grifting from stock market manipulation to the big donor hustle to pay to play schemes. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a leading labor economist, author and colorful commentator on outlets like CNN, BET and MS Now. To subscribe to her newsletter please write tomalveauxnewsletter@gmail.comhttps://www.juliannemalveaux.com/about https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

The patriot passport is as big as a coffee table book? Will Trump pay up the $5 million as ordered by SCOTUS? Why is the orange Resident trying to stop a tunnel from NJ to NY? Dominique puts a progressive lens on national headlines.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Rooting for everybody not a colonizer? Is Trump cheating in the World Cup? Will Naomi Osaka win it all at Wimbledon? Is the response to the Boyle Heights fire clean up an example of environmental racism? Will the community come forward to solve three terrible murders in Compton over the July 4th weekend? Professor and activist LaMikia Castillo joins Dominique for a podcast on these questions and more.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dr. Gerald Horne's intellectual power is widely recognized — he earned the American Book Award for The Dawning of the Apocalypse, a sweeping study of how the 16th century forged the intertwined systems of slavery, settler colonialism, and capitalism that still shape global power. He received the Frantz Fanon Lifetime Achievement Award. On this podcast Horne often breaks down the colonial process of the founding of the U.S. - Spanish slave trade, the Haitian Revolution, the origins of the U.S. Constitution, the Dred Scott decision, and the three‑fifths theory reveal the racial foundations of the nation's origin — and how 18th‑century constitutional structures are being tested today.https://www.uh.edu/class/history/faculty-and-staff/horne_g/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn, Esq. argus that the Second Amendment protects individuals carrying firearms and unboxes the recent U.S. Supreme Court regarding bringing a legally owned gun into a privately owned business. Atty. Person-Lynn also analyzes SCOTUS's decision on cannabis and gun rights and the upcoming decision on assault rifles.https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaaye-person-lynn-esq-87910255/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Raquel Román, MSW, Executive Director of Proyecto Pastoral, explains the layers of environmental and structural injustices of the Boyle Heights/Lineage fire response. She shares the terrible community impacts and the difficulties for first responders in dealing with the chemical fire and biohazard cleanup. The Boyle Height/ Lineage cold‑storage warehouse fire — which began on June 17, 2026 — lasted eight days, but the community is raising concerns about why the blaze kept reigniting, why they did not receive proper warnings or resources, what hazards may remain and who will be held accountable.https://www.proyectopastoral.org/raquelhttps://www.instagram.com/proyectopastoral/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Introducing our monthly focus on health and wellness with special guest Dr. Loe Moore, MD! Each month we will focus on an important health topic as well put the spotlight on a cutting-edge advancement in health science or technology. Dr. Moore, MD, MSHPM is an internal medicine, HIV medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Moore is author book The Men's Preventive Health Guide: What to Check, When to Check It and Why It Matters.https://www.instagram.com/drleomoore/ https://drleomoore.com/

Kenny Smith and his Crenshaw Mini Market is in our Wealth Building spotlight. Kenny has gentrification-proofed his business by setting up shop in a family-owned building. He is dedicated to old-fashioned community camaraderie, affordable prices and a new school mix of fruits, vegetables and health supplements alongside regular convenience store snacks.https://www.ncbl.org/team-1/nana-gyamfi https://www.instagram.com/attorneynana/

On this pod Dominique DiPrima covered major themes: the democratic socialist future of the Democratic, LA City Council reversing course on charter reform, OGs in sports LeBron James & Serena Williams and real affordability concerns including rising student loan payments under President Trump.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Who controls the story of us? Is it Hollywood? The Algorithm? Or we the people? Director/Producer/Artivist Gina Belafonte and Community Coalition COO Gerri Lawrence tackle the topic and what they are doing about it with their giant We the People installation in South LA.https://www.instagram.com/wethepeoplesouthla/ https://www.instagram.com/cocosouthla/ https://www.instagram.com/sankofadotorg/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique & Miles chop it us about how we want to evolve and change First Things First on the occasion of our fifth anniversary. Also in the conversation, the fight between elderly LA street vendor and a teenage customer, the BET Awards, SCOTUS's decisions on its final day and Republicans stripping your constitutional rights. Miles Low is a rap artist and KBLA radio's Production Manager.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/

On this podcast we break down so-called Time, Place and Manner policies that are being used to strip students of their degrees, housing, food plans and even their futures. We also speak on how Assemblymember Sade Elhawary's bill AB2551 offers a way we can help students fight back and regain their constitutional rights. We are joined California Faculty Association organizer and BLM Grassroots Director, Dr. Melina Abdullah and Cal State Chanel Islands recent graduate and student organizer Angel Marie Taylor.https://blmgrassroots.quorum.us/campaign/165402/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

It's a Black Marriage Monday and we are on a quest to help you find your person. We are joined by a man and a woman who have teamed up to create a recipe for Black love. Del Harrison is a comedian, entrepreneur and app developer with over 20 years of bringing people together through entertainment. She is the founder on KOMBYE - a new social club for Black professionals over 40. King James is a lifestyle, chess and fashion convener and entrepreneur. Find the Kombye app on the app store or Google Pay store.https://www.instagram.com/kinglifestylebrand/ https://www.instagram.com/kombye.app/ https://www.instagram.com/iamdelharrison/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Yoga teacher, astrologer and sound bath specialist Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation on a Mindful Monday. Saharah explores the Strawberry Moon, full moon in Capricorn and Cancer season.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

On this podcast Dominique and Miles spill on the BET Awards, the World Cup, Janet Jackson, the Olympics, Tupac and Trump's obvious decline.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/reels/

Akili is on the ground in Senatobia Mississippi at a protest over the police killing of one year-old Kohen Wiley. Thandiwe Abdullah is in the studio having recently returned from Cuba with a fact-finding delegation organized by The Institute for the Black World for which Akili was also a delegate. On this podcast they speak out on these two critical issues with reports back from on-the-ground experiences. Akili is the National Field Director for Black Lives Matter Grassroots. Thandiwe Abdullah is the co-founder of the BLM Grassroots Youth Vanguard.https://www.instagram.com/thandiweabdullah/ https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/https://blmgrassroots.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Madiba K. Dennie is an attorney, columnist, and professor whose work focuses on fostering an equitable multiracial democracy. Her debut book, The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back, is now available wherever books are sold. Dennie is the Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes.https://madibadennie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/barredandboujee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Ed and Dominique go in on Stephen A. Smith, the Supreme Court's TPS revocation, the attack on an elderly street vendor, the politics of division and media complicity and why the Senegalese World Cup team has already won the "Dominique Cup."https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dr. Delatorro McNeal shares his special brand of inspiration and motivation. Dr. Delatorro is author of eight books, a sought-after public speaker and is an inductee to the Speakers Hall of Fame. His latest book is Shift into a Higher Gear: Better Your Best and Live Your Life to the Fullest.https://www.instagram.com/drdelatorro/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Robert E. Colwell is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Crenshaw in Los Angeles. He served 17 years as an inmate chaplain at the Los Angeles County jail. Robert has been the keynote speaker at state and national foster care conferences in 27 states. Chelsea Colwell is his daughter and theatrical partner as co-producer and creative director of his new play The Kingdom of Lies.https://lyingkingmusical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique challenges us to crowd source our intellect to figure out how to break the corporate/moderate/establishment dominance of the Democratic Party. How do we empower the real progressives? Will democratic socialists move the needle? Will they step over Black progressives? Can we move beyond coopting the ideas and policies of the true left and remake the party in service of working class, poor, middle class and Black constituents?https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast, Eric Benét glides into the conversation with his new single “Who's Gonna Save Us,” turning political frustration into pure velvet. The slow‑jam superhero is back — the man whose voice is so smooth it could moisturize America. From “Spend My Life with You” to “Sometimes I Cry,” he's been melting hearts and serving hits since the nineties. Nine albums, four Grammy noms, acting gigs, and always ten toes down for justice, Eric Benet shares his journey from the studio to the stage and beyond.