First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

(Airdate 5/19/25) Fresh off of an international convening in Grenada to honor the centennial birthday of Malcolm X, BLM Grassroots Field Director Akili joins me to pay tribute to Malcolm X on what would have been his one-hundred-year birthday.https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 5/16/25) The phone lines are on fire and the topics are hotter than the sun. The rise in toy prices attributed to new tariffs, homeowners concerned about the lack of comprehensive soil testing after the Eaton Fire, Dominique's brother the honorable Mayor Ras J Baraka facing a "trumped up" federal trespassing charge, will the Dems ever lean into their progressive base and more. Ed Sanders, KBLA Contributor joins Dominique on the mic.Twitter: @EdwardMSandeshttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/16/25) The phone lines are on fire and the topics are hotter than the Georgia sun. Freedmen Friday conversation is lit today as callers push back on prior hour's guest rapper J French who opposes reparations.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/19/25) Kevin Powell is a poet, journalist, civil and human rights activist, filmmaker and author of 15 books. His new poetry collection, Grocery Shopping with My Mother was released in 2024 to national acclaim. On this podcast he speaks on the profound influence that Malcolm X had on his life and our nation in commemoration of our nation.https://www.instagram.com/poetkevinpowell/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 5/19/25) Meditation instructor, yoga teacher, sound healer and life coach Saharah Ali offers a guided meditation, affirmation and outlook for Sun in Gemini. Later in the pod we weigh in on the impact on Malcolm X in our lives on his angel-versary.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ 2https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 5/16/25) J French is an accomplished rapper, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Oklahoma City. The son of Grammy-winning reggae percussionist and vocalist Brother Num, J French is a voting member of the GRAMMYS. He has worked with several rappers in Oklahoma-Texas and Los Angeles including RC & The Gritz, Erykah Badu's official band, and members of TDE. On this edition of our Freedmen Friday's series, we have a spirited debate on why French does not believe in reparations.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.jfrenchforever.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaguarjfrench_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/?hl=en

(Airdate 5/15/25) Areva Martin is a prominent civil rights attorney, legal commentator, and children's and women's rights advocate. She is the founding principal of Martin & Martin, LLP, a Los Angeles-based law firm. She is also known for her media appearances on CNN and ABC, as well as her new podcast "The Special Report" on YouTube.https://www.instagram.com/arevamartin/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@ArevaMartin https://www.youtube.com/@DiPrimaRadio

(Airdate 5/15/25) The phone lines are hot and the topics are hotter. The anniversary of the Tops Market white supremacist shooting that killed 10 people, Ben & Jerry's founder arrested during a protest in the US Senate over military aid to Israel and humanitarian conditions in Gaza, the new GOP Tax Bill, forever chemicals in our drinking water, Rodney L. Hinton, the Ohio father who is charged with fatally striking a deputy with his car after his son was killed in a police shooting, Dereck Chauvin getting pardon, The mic is heating up.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/15/25) The phone lines are on fire and the topics are hotter than the climate emergency. Traveling to the motherland, Raymond LaValle and the alleged deputy hit and run by a police officer in Downey CA, undocumented immigrants in the United States and the problems facing them with our new president in office, Dominique's brother, Newark Mayor Ras J Baraka going to court.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/14/25) Jamal Ibn Mumia is the son of Mumia Abu-Jamal - the journalist and activist who has spent the past 43 years in prison for allegedly killing a Philadelphia police officer in a case that has generated decades of activism and advocacy for his release. Ibn Mumia is an activist and writer in his own right.https://www.instagram.com/mumiafreedomtour/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/14/25) Terea Mack is the CEO of Pacific Playa Realty, attorney, former CPAS and realtor. She manages the largest real estate brokerage on the west coast.https://teresamack.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 5/14/25) The phone lines are on fire and the topics are hotter than the climate emergency. Health benefits for the undocumented? Defunding ethnic studies? Profits over people for cheap gas? The mic is heating up.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/13/25) 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, and over twenty years experience directing Black social justice organizations and networks. 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 Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.https://www.instagram.com/attorneynana/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/instabaji/

(Airdate 5/13/25) Gerald Horne is an American historian who holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. He is the author of more than two dozen books, including Race to Revolution, The Counter-Revolution of 1776, and Negro Comrades of the Crown.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.intpubnyc.com/browse/capital-of-slavery/

(Airdate 5/13/25) On this podcast we unpack the aftermath of two L.A. police chases that ended in crashes including one that left five bystanders hospitalized. We also speak on the stabbing of rapper Tory Lanez, the policing of ethnic studies and Cali Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to outlaw tent encampments.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/12/25) Demetrius "Meech" Shipp is a GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum Producer. He has worked with Troop, Booby Brown, Tupac and has recently released a single as an artist collaborating with rapper/producer J French on the gospel/rap song "Able." His son Demetrius Shipp, Jr starred as Tupac in the film "All Eyez on Me." We are also joined by his colleague Producer Stone Paxton.https://www.instagram.com/kingmeechon1/ https://www.instagram.com/stonepaxton/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/12/25) Dr. Rosie Milligan is a prominent figure in the business and financial world, known for her multifaceted roles and exceptional expertise. As the CEO of Professional Business Management & Consulting Services and the Founder of My Tech Academy, she has established herself as one of Los Angeles's renowned financial gurus. She is a Senior Estate Planner, Business Coach, Business Consultant, and holder of a Ph.D. in Business Administration.https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnFGV1RNQ3k5bFp0Y2dFN0xLa0lrZHQtRklLUXxBQ3Jtc0trRVhiWmlNNl8zVko5bzBmSEF3Zk82ZVR2Vzl1MkxDY2ZHT2FsVHVnNmhKQWI5YnR4c3hCaWk2amtYVUhkVi1KWVBEalZvOHg2amFiamhCY3MzeWxURU0xdFEzcTVjNk9Ic2R3X1BZV245WXp4MzM5TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmytechacademy.net%2F&v=hd538i9dZBI https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 5/12/25) Dr. Rosie Milligan is a prominent figure in the business and financial world, known for her multifaceted roles and exceptional expertise. As the CEO of Professional Business Management & Consulting Services and the Founder of My Tech Academy, she has established herself as one of Los Angeles's renowned financial gurus. She is a Senior Estate Planner, Business Coach, Business Consultant, and holder of a Ph.D. in Business Administration.https://mytechacademy.net/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

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(Airdate 5/12/25) Dr. Rosie Milligan is a prominent figure in the business and financial world, known for her multifaceted roles and exceptional expertise. As the CEO of Professional Business Management & Consulting Services and the Founder of My Tech Academy, she has established herself as one of Los Angeles's renowned financial gurus. She is a Senior Estate Planner, Business Coach, Business Consultant, and holder of a Ph.D. in Business Administration.https://mytechacademy.net/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 5/7/25) Is Real ID the new "big brother?" What will Tina Knowles do with Leimert Park's Vision Theater? Why is poop causing an LA hepatitis outbreak? What is the newest slick scam to steal your car? Podcaster, talk radio host, writer, mama and small business owner Dominique DiPrima is on the mic.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 5/7/25) Our Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight shines on management consultant and business manager Gerry Anderson and his quest to help business owners understand venture feasibility and growth strategies. He is also author of the book Look Before You Leap: How to Analyze and Plan Your Business Idea. Anderson is also a senior business advisor with the Small Business Development Center. ganderson@crdc.orghttp://www.crdcla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/8/25) Dominique, Miles and the comment section react to the smash hit horror film Sinners unpacking the layers of symbolism, messaging and cinema mastery.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/7/25) KBLA Entertainment Host Jill Munroe joins Dominique to unpack the sexual assault accusations against Smokey Robinson, the start of the Diddy trial, the stunning success of Sinners and the widespread takedown of wealthy Black men in the entertainment sphere.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/stilettoJill/

(Airdate 5/8/25) Martin Ludlow is the President and CEO of Bridge Street Inc a Los Angeles based live socially innovative entertainment development company. He is the founder of the LA Jazz Festival Foundation. He served on the LA City Council for the 10th District and is a former head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-music-festival-supporting-domestic-violence-awareness-tickets-1330439372979?aff=oddtdtcreator https://bridgestreetinc.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 5/8/25) Our Authors Study Club President Emeritus Lura Daniels Ball shares the history of the Pullman Porters and how their union organizing efforts changed Black American's trajectory in labor, lifting some families into the middle class. On this podcast we look at solutions to the growing erasure of Black American history.https://oascla.org/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 5/6/25) Prior to becoming an attorney, Caree Harper was one of the most decorated police officers in the East Bay Area, achieving a "Marksman Medal" for shooting skills, and a "Lifesaving Medal" for diving into a canal of water, pulling out an unconscious, submerged driver and performing CPR until the victim was airlifted to safety where he fully recovered. Ms. Harper was injured in the line of duty. She was re-trained to be a certified paralegal and worked for several law firms before law school. She passed the CA Bar Exam on the first attempt.https://www.instagram.com/harper4justice/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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(Airdate 5/5/25) On this podcast we explore the personal and business journey of a woman, born and raised in South Los Angeles as she moves to Capetown, South Africa, to start a new life. Tuanni Price is a renowned wine educator, entrepreneur, and a powerful voice for inclusivity. Her dedication to making wine accessible has led to significant impact including bringing visibility to Black wine producers in Cape Town through her engaging tastings and tours. She is one of the conveners of Afro Wine Week.https://www.zuriwine.com/ https://afrowineweek.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/5/25) Dominique unpacks issues of the day: White Racist Shiloh Hendrix calling a 5-year-old autistic child the n-word; the Trump tariffs in Hollywood; the specificity of Black American ancestors; and should we call them "white racists' or "white supremacists?" and lots more. Meditation Instructor Saharah Ali starts off the hour with our "Mindful Monday" affirmations encouraging us to embrace self-love and breaking down the dynamics of Pluto in retrograde.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

(Airdate 5/5/25) Dominique looks at Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs, the President's proposal to reopen Alcatraz prison, double standards in parenthood, mother's day and more with Professor, activist and mom of three LaMikia Castillo.https://www.instagram.com/lamikiacastillo/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/

(Airdate 5/1/25) Dr. Melina Abdullah is a Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots, and a leader in the California Faculty Association. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University. On this podcast we dive in on an emergency meeting of activists in Minnesota, #Erskin Jenkins, the campaign to push out LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman and his directed attacks on Black Lives Matter, the case of former cop Cariole Horne and what's taking place in the West African nation of Burkina Faso.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 5/1/25) Dominique & Miles Low go in on national topics of interest and local ones the Lakers demoralizing round one playoff loss. Africa in person vs. on the news, how to find a job, is 40 too old for the NBA, May Day are all in the convo.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=enhttps://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 5/1/25) Pastor Sherman Manning is a preacher with a powerful reputation in his community. He is involved in various outreach services, including temporary housing, job search aid, and assistance for the homeless and formerly incarcerated. He is also the founder and visionary leader of Yeswecanworshipcenter.org and Thetinyhomesproject.com.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/yeswecanworshipcenter/

(Airtime 4/30/25) Veteran Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Tyrone Davis is the Founder of the Lifeaholik Movement whose mission is to create safe spaces for people to elevate and evolve beyond their fears. Captain Davis has completed ten triathlon, he's surfer, scuba diver, snowboarder and was a contestant the reality show Survivor: Nicaragua.https://www.lifeaholik.com/https://www.instagram.com/lifeaholik/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airtime 4/30/25) Torri Reese aka Torrè is an all-around artist/Renaissance man – a singer, poet, writer, guitarist, educator and community advocate. He is producer of the annual Malcolm X Arts, Culture and Education Festival out of which grew his effort to rename Crenshaw into Malcolm X Blvd. On this podcast we speak on Malcolm X's life and legacy and unpack the commemorations and celebrations for his 100th birthday.https://www.instagram.com/brannonreesetorrence/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/30/25) Judge Mablean Ephraim is a former prosecutor, a practicing family law attorney and the host of "Justice with Judge Mablean" in national syndication and on The Grio Channel. She is best known as the adjudicator of the courtroom series Divorce Court for seven seasons.https://www.instagram.com/judgemablean/?hl=enhttps://hufawards.org/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 4/29/25) Joseph Williams is Director of Operations and Campaigns with Students Deserve. He is a core member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. On this podcast we speak on his work with high school and college youth and how to protect their futures and ensure their safety in the Trump era.https://www.instagram.com/la_studentsdeserve/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/29/25) The phones are ringing and we are tackling tough topics: Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs, the legacy of the 1992 civil unrest, the President's tendency to lie and other titillating topics.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(4/29/25) Dominique and callers reflect on the civil unrest of 1992, what led up to it, where you were and the continuum of protest in Los Angeles and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 4/28/25) On this episode of Black Mariage Monday we are joined by comedian Ron G. Ron G. is an accomplished comedian, actor, writer, host, and Emmy winning producer. He has been entertaining audiences all around the world with his “high energy and cleverness – with an urban flair” performances. He is the host of the podcast Q&A w/ Bae, In addition Ron G hosts Chocolate Sundaes at Laugh Factory weekly.https://www.instagram.com/comedianrong/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 4/28/25) The phone lines are off the hook, and the topics are explosive. Orania is seeking recognition from the trump administration, The attacks on black history in The Smithsonian Museum, The Hundred Year Birthday of Malcolm X. And other topics are in this freewheeling podcast conversation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580

(Airtime 4/28/25) James Farr is a writer for the LA progressive and host of the Conversation Live at KBLA Talk 1580. On this podcast, Dominique and James update on the progress of rebuilding Altadena, Scandal with Pasadena Sheif Gene Harris, The policy of DA Hochman and more.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/https://jamesfarrlive.com/

(Airdate 4/25/25) Born in La Paz, Mexico to a Mexican Father and Turkish Mother, Maya Jupiter grew up in Sydney, Australia. It was in Sydney's Western Suburbs where she first fell in love with Hip Hop. Maya released her third solo album, produced by Grammy Award winner Quetzal Flores titled "Never Said Yes." Maya has held songwriting workshops with youth since the early 2000's and she has visited juvenile detention centers in both Los Angeles and Sydney.https://www.instagram.com/mayajupiter/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/25/25) On this episode of Freedmen Fridays, our weekly reparations conversation we are talking with Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. He is a Grammy-nominated poet, author of 16 books and Tupac Shakur biographer. He recently made his directorial debut with the documentary film When We Free the World which focuses on the issue of manhood.https://www.instagram.com/poetkevinpowell/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/25/25) Sherri Bell is a labor activist, community organizer and a KBLA 1580 contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Sherri cram to understand what the fable of Shannon Sharp informs us of, follow Mayor Karen Bass's quest for cash in Sacramento, unpack California's economic might and look at how the golden state's Blue Counties carry the red ones.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/22/25) Los Angeles based Poet & Upcycled Fashion Designer. Poet Roni Girl's poetry combines old-school hip-hop flava infused with down home blues and blue note Jazz. Her lyrics are recycled poems that speaks of Jazz Tales & hip-hop lullabies. As a designer for over 30 years, inspired by her veteran parents, Roni creates one-of-a-kind upcycled camo couture using recycled fabrics and textiles. Sustainability is key to the future and Roni designs with this intention. Poet Roni Girl founder of the classic Black brand Happi Nappi wear.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/https://www.instagram.com/poetronigirlbrand/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airtime 4/24/25) The phone lines are open and the topics are hot. The conversation includes charges filed against security guards who removed a protester at a Republican townhall meeting, Hawthorne Business Expo, the battle for DMX's estate and Shannon Sharpe's legal troubles.https://www.hawthornebusinessexpo.org/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/