First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

This podcast is all about California Prop 50. Why are you confused? Why does it benefit Black voters? Why it's not really about Gavin Newsom and more. Jasmyne cannick is an award-winning Gen X journalist and an LA County Democratic Party delegate.https://iamjasmyne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Chris Smalls is the founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union. Under his leadership, the ALU successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse: a historic victory for workers and a titanic defeat for the behemoth corporation. In July 2025, Smalls joined several other activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip amid the Gaza genocide.https://www.thelaborpartyus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chris.smalls_/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique poses the question: Is the conviction of Sonya Massey's killer a win and a sign of progress? Or is it another case of a cop getting away with murder? Brendon Glenn. SNAP benefits and other local issues are also in the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Roger Guenveur Smith is an American actor, director, and writer best known for his collaborations with Spike Lee and his powerful one-man shows including a play on Huey P. Newton and an onstage portrait of Frederick Douglas. Smith has appeared in films such as School Daze, Do the Right Thing, King of New York, Panther, Malcolm X, Poetic Justice, Get on the Bus, Eve's Bayou and He Got Game.https://outsideintheatre.org/basquiat/ https://www.instagram.com/outsideinthtr/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Contented Nail Parlor is in the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight. Monique Fisher is the Owner, and she details the challenges of being a Black owned enterprise in a space dominated by other communities and her commitment to an upscale, professional vision. Late in the hour Dominique shares updates on the storm hitting Jamaica, Donald Trump's legal appeal and Bill Esayli's illegal job.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.contentednailparlor.com/

On this podcast we dive into the tough questions surrounding Proposition 50 in California's special election. What is Prop 50 and what does it have to do with Black Women's Health and Wellbeing? We are joined by public policy and social justice advocate Attorney LaKisha Camese and the Policy Director for Black WOmen for Wellness Action Project, Attorney Oneyemma Obieka.

Dr. R. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi is a licensed psychologist in the state of Wisconsin. A clinical psychologist by trade he is the Chief Wellness Officer for Blaquesmith Psychological Consultative Services, LLC. On this podcast we look at how to support the mental health and wellbeing of young Black men in particular and Black men in general. How do we improve relations between men and women? How do we counteract the influence of social media? How do we move beyond dog-eat-dog western values to a supportive collective consciousness?https://www.instagram.com/unconquerablephd/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Lenny McAllister is a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, a Senior Fellow at Founding Forward, a radio host on Newsradio KDKA and an alumnus of the Chicago Defender. On this podcast we look at how Republicans from the party of Reagan an navigate today's MAGA GOP.https://www.instagram.com/lennymcallister/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique and the KBLA delegation take on local issues. Why is LA County trying to block the release of the names and photos of sheriff's deputies? Will LA DA Nathan Hochman pursue the case against former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor? Will the Dems ever get their messaging right? Can the cop who killed Sonya Massey be convicted? and more.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this episode of Black Marriage Monday author, motivational speaker and relationship counselor Jewel Diamond Taylor speaks on her own 55-year union and what to look for as you build yours.https://www.instagram.com/jewelmotivates/ https://jeweldiamondtaylor.com/https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this edition of Mindful Monday, meditation instructor, astrologer, yoga teacher and sound bath specialist Saharah Ali leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. She also breaks down the Sun in Scorpio. Later in the hour we open the phone lines and take on the disappearance of America first in the Trump agenda.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

James Farr is a journalist who writes for the LA Progressive and host of The Conversation Live: Altadena Rising on KBLA 1580AM. On this podcast Dominique and James debate Prop 50, update on the recovery and relief efforts in Altadena and read between the headlines.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Ben Guillory is a theatre veteran who believes in the power and purpose of theatre. Guillory studied at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and, for more than forty years, has worked extensively in theatre, film, and television as an actor, director, and producer. Julio Hansen, Ed.D, is a creative leader, performer and educator with over 30 years of experience. He is a SAG/AFTRA entertainer who has performed with Toni Braxton, Prince & Kelis. He is school principal Loyola Village Fine & Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles. He has performed and written with the Robey Theatre for fourteen years. On this podcast we look at the work of the Robey Theatre and the role of the theater in our current political environment.https://www.therobeytheatrecompany.org/ https://www.instagram.com/therobeytheatrecompany/

On this episode of Freedmen Friday we look at the state of reparations today, the outlook on a federal level and why the little things also matter. Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, is a UCLA professor and the author of Radical Reparation. He is a leading voice in the reparations movement. Dreisen Heath is a researcher and advocate in Human Rights Watch's United States Program examining and advocating on racial justice issues in the US context. She leads Human Rights Watch's domestic research and advocacy on reparations and reparative justice. https://www.instagram.com/marcusanthonyhunter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreisen-heath/

154 years ago on this day the largest mass killing in Los Angeles history took place and the victims were all Chinese. On this pod former City Council member and Professor of urban planning Michael Woo shares this little-known story and his quest to make sure it is never forgotten.https://1871memorial.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Krystle Hickman is a TEDx speaker, artist, scientist, and photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Through artful photography, Hickman strives to increase awareness of the decline in native bee species and highlight their biodiverse ecosystems. Her photography has been featured in The LA Times, various books, and scientific journals. Hickman was awarded a National Geographic Explorer grant to help create her new book: The ABCs of California's Native Bees.https://beesip.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beesip/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique and Sherri opine on the national headlines: the demolition of the White House East Wing, the fine print student loan forgiveness, Venezuela, the Big Ugly Bill, the government shutdown and more and more. Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique and the KBLA delegation hack the headlines and tackle the talking points on left coast issues. One caller who claims he wants to protect Black women proceeds to attack them - fun conversation follows.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique and the KBLA delegation hack the headlines and tackle the talking points on left coast issues. One caller who claims he wants to protect Black women proceeds to attack them - fun conversation follows. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Jodie Evans is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA, and serves on the CODEPINK Board of Directors. She has been a visionary advocate for peace for several decades. Jodie is the co-editor of two books, "Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation" and "Stop the Next War Now: Effective Responses to Violence and Terrorism." On this podcast we reflect on the work of Code Pink, Jodie's journey and the actions the organization is taking to foster peace and challenge empire.https://www.instagram.com/codepinkalert/ https://www.codepink.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Paul Wallace, MD, MPA, is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist providing medical dermatology services in Ladera Heights at Wallace Skin & Body Institute. After earning his undergraduate degree with honors from UC Berkeley, Dr. Wallace went on to Harvard Medical School, earned a master's in public administration from the University of Missouri, and studied urban and rural medicine at Oklahoma University. Jhade and Krystal Barnes are dedicated to organizing health and wellness events for positive impact on their communities. On this podcast we focus on Black Men's Health - mental, physical and spiritual and their work with the African American Male Wellness Agency.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-men-real-talk-los-angeles-mental-wellness-summit-feat-earthquake-tickets-1711593645669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch https://www.instagram.com/aawellnessla/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.wallaceskinandbodyinstitute.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wallaceskinandbody/

Alberto Retana is the president and CEO of Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the social and economic conditions in South LA that contribute to addiction, crime, violence, and poverty. The Coalition builds a strong community institution that engages thousands of residents in creating, influencing, and changing public policy. On this podcast we look at the challenges and opportunities of building solidarity in super divisive national landscape. Retana invites you to the Left Coast Forum 10/25/25 in Los Angeles.https://cocosouthla.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/left-coast-forum-2025-tickets-1712468692959 

Jodie Evans is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA, and serves on the CODEPINK Board of Directors. She has been a visionary advocate for peace for several decades. Jodie is the co-editor of two books, "Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation" and "Stop the Next War Now: Effective Responses to Violence and Terrorism." On this podcast we reflect on the work of Code Pink, Jodie's journey and the actions the organization is taking to foster peace and challenge empire. https://www.instagram.com/codepinkalert/ https://www.codepink.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this pod we analyze the national "No Kings' protests, the BLM California victory of Wakiesha's Law, the National Day Against Police Brutality and why we don't use the term "law enforcement" anymore. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor of Black Studies at Cal State LA, a union leader with the California Faculty Association and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dr. Annahita Mahdavi West was born and raised in Iran. She immigrated from Iran in 1985 and resided in Turkey as a UN refugee until mid-1987, when she was granted residency in Sweden. She came to the United States in 1990, where she was granted political asylum in the United States by 2005. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Development from Vanguard University in 2007, and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2010, and her Ph. D in 2018 in International Psychology with an emphasis on Global Trauma Services from Chicago University. She is a Professor at Long Beach City College Department of Allied Health.https://www.drannahitamahdaviwest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Maximina Juson is a poet, bassist, content creator and filmmaker. In 2024, she premiered her directorial debut, One Person, One Vote, at The Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California winning the Programmers' Award for Best Documentary Feature. Kyle Bowser serves as the Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau. Mr. Bowser is responsible for advancing NAACP's Hollywood projects, relationships, and overseeing NAACP's Image Awards production. For nearly three decades, Kyle Bowser has worked as an entertainment industry executive. His experience spans film, television, music, theater, radio, and digital media. On this podcast we focus on saving our democracy and the People's Party - using arts and culture to foster civic engagement.https://peoplesparty.civicsissexy.co/welcome https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique freestyles the headlines bringing her unique progressive lens to everything from prop 50 to Diddy and beyond. The phone lines are open and Ron from Richmond says, "Trump is the Devil." Lively convo follows.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

ZaZa Ali is an author, spiritual liaison. She is a mother, Teacher, Activist, Radio Personality and Historian. On this edition of Messy Mondays we look at the non-messy, spiritually elevated path towards love and romance. Sex, celibacy, social media and the the manosphere are all in the conversation.https://www.zazaali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/i_am_zaza_ali/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this pod we analyze the national "No Kings' protests, the BLM California victory of Wakiesha's Law, the National Day Against Police Brutality and why we don't use the term "law enforcement" anymore. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor of Black Studies at Cal State LA, a union leader with the California Faculty Association and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Maximina Juson is a poet, bassist, content creator and filmmaker. In 2024, she premiered her directorial debut, One Person, One Vote, at The Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California winning the Programmers' Award for Best Documentary Feature. Kyle Bowser serves as the Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau. Mr. Bowser is responsible for advancing NAACP's Hollywood projects, relationships, and overseeing NAACP's Image Awards production. For nearly three decades, Kyle Bowser has worked as an entertainment industry executive. His experience spans film, television, music, theater, radio, and digital media. On this podcast we focus on saving our democracy and the People's Party - using arts and culture to foster civic engagement. https://peoplesparty.civicsissexy.co/welcome https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this pod we analyze the national "No Kings' protests, the BLM California victory of Wakiesha's Law, the National Day Against Police Brutality and why we don't use the term "law enforcement" anymore. Dr. Melina Abdullah is a professor of Black Studies at Cal State LA, a union leader with the California Faculty Association and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Carl E. Douglas is in private practice at Douglas / Hicks Law in Los Angeles. Among his many honors is his being named the Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2006 by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He is probably most well-known for being part of the OJ Simpson defense "Dream Team."https://www.instagram.com/ced.esq/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Chris Lodgson is lead organizer with CJEC, the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, and ARCC the American Redress Coalition of California, which are grassroots, California-based organizations working for reparations and reparative justice for descendants of US chattel slavery living in California. On this podcast, our latest edition of #FreedmenFriday we analyze the recent developments in California's legislative crawl towards reparations.https://www.realreparations.info/https://www.instagram.com/cjecofficial/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

contributor and ES Advisors President joins Dominique for some plain talk on local and national issues. Why does Lindsey Horvath think she should be Mayor? Why we give zero f**cks about the John Bolton indictment? Why are Democrats so wack and what can we do about it? Does anyone even understand Prop 50@edwardmsanders: Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ 

Cynthia Mitchell-Heard is President & CEO at the Los Angeles Urban League. Her tenure is marked by groundbreaking achievements: Cynthia is the organization's first female Chief Operating Officer and, notably, the first woman in more than 90 years to lead as President & CEO. Her leadership is instrumental as LAUL enters its second century, continuing its mission to serve Los Angeles' underserved communities.https://laul.org/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Sharon Kyle JD is a former president of the Guild Law School and is the publisher and co-founder of the LA Progressive. For years before immersing herself in the law and social justice, Ms. Kyle was a member of several space flight teams at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she managed resources for projects like Magellan, Genesis, and Mars Pathfinder. Sharon is a former member of the Board of Directors of the ACLU and is on the editorial board of the BlackCommentator.com.https://www.instagram.com/laprogressive/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Shiela Bates is an Organizer with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. She leads on the policy team for BLM California and Black Lives Matter Grassroots. On this podcast we celebrate the passage of Wakiesha's Law in California and outline our recent wins in policy and the streets. Sheila also shares her trauma after being attacked by a group of Torrance Police officers in retaliation for her work with Black Lives Matter Grassroots.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangeles/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

We are joined by Almeta E. Cooper National Manager for Healthy Clean Air for the Mom's Clean Airforce. She shares the urgency of their work to fight the climate emergency and how you can join them. Later in the hour Dominique crams to understand the counterintuitive alliances and political outcomes as the rich get richer and the middle class shrinks.https://www.momscleanairforce.org/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight we feature James and Janet Dinnall, a husband-and-wife duo who are elevating their Jamaican roots to bring authentic flavors to kitchens everywhere. Montego Island Foods aims to add spice to your life while building generational wealth.https://montegoislandfoods.com/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In the Wealth Building Wednesday spotlight we feature James and Janet Dinnall, a husband-and-wife duo who are elevating their Jamaican roots to bring authentic flavors to kitchens everywhere. Montego Island Foods aims to add spice to your life while building generational wealth. https://montegoislandfoods.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Cecily Myart-Cruz is a teacher, activist, and the first woman of color in UTLA's history to serve as president of the union. Cecily has been an educator for 28 years, at both elementary and middle school levels, most recently at Angeles Mesa Elementary. Before being elected UTLA President, Cecily served as UTLA West Area Chair and NEA Vice President. his comprehensive plan for pandemic recovery and beyond. Cecily is the Chair of the NEA Black Caucus and a member of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. On this pod we look at the role of progressives in fighting fascism, what teachers are fighting for at the bargaining table, the status of the Black Student Achievement Program and the Left Coast Forum. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/left-coast-forum-2025-tickets-1712468692959 https://utla.net/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Adrianne Shropshire is executive director of BlackPAC and the affiliated nonpartisan Black Progressive Action Coalition. She is a leader in developing model integrated voter engagement programs that build voter power over multiple election cycles. Adrianne, along with Black progressive leaders from across the country, founded BlackPAC in 2016 to develop a sustainable infrastructure for Black political engagement. On this pod Dominique and Adrianne invite you to the Left Coast Forum and they explore what is the role of progressives in these fraught times.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/adrianne.shrop/

Pastor Cue is the founder of Creating Justice LA, a rapper (formerly with The College Boys,) deejay and the leader of The Row AKA The Church Without Walls. On this podcast Dominique and the pastor mix it up about marching, protest, Black nationalism and what is the way forward for Black people in the USA.https://www.instagram.com/creatingjusticela_/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique analyzes the Governor's vetoes and the bills he chose to sign when it comes to reparations and Wakiesha's law. The phone lines are open.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast Dominique analyzes the Governor's vetoes and the bills he chose to sign when it comes to reparations and Wakiesha's law. The phone lines are open. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Tiffany Quarles is a grassroots activist with Lineage Equity and Advancement Project (LEAP) and the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California. She is also a board member for the New Frontier Democratic Club.https://www.cjec-official.org/https://www.instagram.com/cjecofficial/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Kevin Cosney is the Associate Director and Co-Founder of the California Black Power Network. united ecosystem of Black grassroots organizations working together to change the lived conditions of Black Californians by dismantling systemic and anti-Black racism. They were one of the organizations working with the California Reparations Task Force around community engagement. On this podcast we look at which CLBC bills are on the California Governor's desk and which of them are worthy of our support. #FreedmenFridayshttps://www.instagram.com/blkpowernetwork/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Sherri Bell is a labor activist, community organizer and a KBLA 1580 contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Sherri get into it on the indictment of Letitia James, California Proposition 50, Trump's Nobel Prize humiliation, the Drake Lawsuit the Palisades fire arrest and more.https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Pastor Edward Anderson is third-generation clergy and the senior pastor at historic McCarty Memorial Church. He is also the founder of the nonprofit Partnership for Growth and a tireless progressive activist. On this podcast in celebration of the upcoming Left Coast Forum we look at the role of progressives in today's America.https://www.instagram.com/eddielanderson/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we look into the truth of what is happening on the ground in Chicago as ICE and Homeland Security invade an American city kidnapping citizens and non-citizens alike. Aislin Pully is the Executive Director of the Torture Justice Center and a longtime community organizer. Tanya Woods is a licensed attorney in the state of Illinois with the Westside Justice Center and a holistic aid clinic in Chicago.https://www.westsidejustice.org/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/