First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

(Airdate 12/10/24) Dominique goes solo to unpack left coast issues and stir the pot. She is paying tribute to Nikki Giovanni and asking the questions. Why are Japanese Americans lobbying President Biden on reparations? Are you a hypocrite about Jay-Z? Why are black people nearly the only ones trying to stop the rise of authoritarianism? https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradi...

(Airdate 12/6/24) Labor Activist and KBLA Contributor Sherri Bell joins Dominique for a lively and wide ranging convo on topics from Tsunami preparedness, to West Coast bandwagon energy to the murder of an insurance company CEO. @sherri_de_la_ghetto https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradi... https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/?h...

(Airdate 12/4/24) Pastor Stephen Cue Jn-Marie founded The Shaw Community Transformation Corporation dba Creating Justice LA (CJLA) 20 years ago because he saw a void on Skid Row. A hip hop artist originally, he left the music industry in 1994 to found The Row Church aka “The Church Without Walls” on the streets of Skid Row. Every Friday for the last 17 years, The Row Church has faithfully held service and fed those who were hungry for food and the word of God. On this podcast he shares his experience being detained by police on DA Nathan Hochman's day one and what to expect around the handling of protestors in the new MAGA republican administration. https://www.creatingjustice.la/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 12/3/24) The phone lines are percolating and the topics are timely. Why did Ice Cube say he was Kendrick before Kendrick was Kenrick? How do OG generations demand respect without being haters? How do young creatives stake their claim without disrespecting the pioneers who paved the way? https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 12/3/24) Dominique and the KBLA callers weigh in on the organizing to oppose newly elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman's hard right turn for LA County's criminal justice system. https://kbla1580.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 11/14/24) Dr. Gerald Horne holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. He is the author of over 100 books and scholarly articles. He received a PhD in History from Columbia University, a J.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.A. from Princeton. https://books.google.com/books/about/... https://www.intpubnyc.com/browse/arme... https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 12/2/24) KBLA Contributor and ES Advisors President Ed Sanders joins Dominique for a lively podcast tackling everything from the LAUSD's new success numbers to President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio ‪@KBLA1580‬

Aired on 11/25/24

Aired on 11/25/24

(Airdate 11/20/24) Mike Bonin served on the Los Angeles City Council from 2013-2022. He hosts "What's Next, Los Angeles", a podcast about current affairs in Southern California, and writes about economic, social and racial justice in Southern California. On this podcast we look at progressive wins in political offices and policy positions - what Mr. Bonin calls a silver lining in the 2024 election. https://mikebonin.substack.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 11/19/24) Professor James Lance Taylor is author of the book Black Nationalism in the United States: From Malcolm X to Barack Obama. 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, 2009-2011. He is a professor at the University of San Francisco. https://www.usfca.edu/faculty/james-l... https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 11/18/24) KBLA Contributor James Farr writes for the L.A. Progressive and hosts the podcast The Conversation Live. On this podcast Dominique and James go ham - did Jake Paul pay Tyson to throw the fight? What does Nathan Hochman's aggressive conservative rhetoric mean for Black Angelenos? Is the Swat Mafia an LAPD gang? What happens next when Nazis are feeling emboldened? https://jamesfarrlive.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 11/13/24) Bishop Sherman Manning was called into ministry at age 8, licensed to preach at 13 and ordained at 17. Later he went to prison where he studied God and himself. In 2016 he organized the Yes, We Can Worship Center. On this podcast he speaks on his new Black and Jewish alliance in Los Angeles and hsi quest to build tiny homes for the unhoused. https://yeswecanworshipcenter.org/ https://www.thetinyhomesproject.com/

(Airdate 11/4/24) KBLA Contributor and LA Progressive Reporter James Farr goes over his personal ballot with you - as Dominique chimes in with color commentary. https://jamesfarrlive.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 11/1/24) Ed Sanders is a KBLA Contributor and the President of ES Advisors Group a public affairs consultancy with over 20 years of experience implementing public policy, advising electoral campaigns and directing community based and business growth initiatives. On this podcast Dominique and Ed speed through the LA City/County Ballot sharing quick notes and strong opinions to help you make up your mind. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders @diprimaradio ‪@KBLA1580‬

(Airdate 10/31/24) Sharon Kyle is the publisher and editor of the LA Progressive a daily online publication. She is the former president of the Guild Law School and a member of the Board of Directors for the ACLU and is on the editorial board of the BlackCOmmentator.com. https://www.laprogressive.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 10/29/24) The phone lines are hot with one week until Election Day 2024. We focus on how to make a voting plan, why it's important and the reasons and strategies for our victory. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradi...

(Airdate 10/28/24) James Farr is a print journalist who writes for the L.A. Progressive. He hosts the podcast "The Conversation Live'" and is a contributor for KBLA Talk 1580 radio. On this podcast Dominique and James go toe-to-toe on third party politics, Kamala Harris, fascism and more. https://jamesfarrlive.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 10/25/24) LA County District Attorney George Gascon joins us in the studio along with one of the more outspoken members of his Black Advisory Committee - Gen Z Journalist Jasmyne Cannick. On this podcast we look at the impact of the advisory committees on policies and practices within the DA's office and the impact on justice for Black Los Angeles. The community is invited to a convening of the DA's Black Advisory Committee at the WLCAC in Watts on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 5:30PM. https://da.lacounty.gov/community/afr... https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://kbla1580.com/

(Airdate 10/24/24) Dominique takes on the endless talking points and early morning trolls of election season. BLM Los Angeles Organizer Sheila Bates goes over the BLMLA Election Slate of recommendations. https://www.instagram.com/blmlosangel... https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradi...