First & Foremost

Hey Fam! New Episode of First & Foremost just dropped. This episode DayDay, Kenny and MOsley cover David's new book, Misery's Pawn and the journey to him becoming a published author. We also take a look at another book that was brought to our attention that is quite.... odd in it's premise and we dive into the nuances of white writers writing from the perspective of Black individuals (and in this...

Hey all and happy Thursday! Today's episode we bring Marcus LeGrand and Kelly Musgrove back onto the the show for some "old man" talk because lets face it, we're getting older! We go over the events of Black History month, Book reviews, Book creation, a little bit of a sing-a-long, and so much more!  Other topics included in this episode: * Nephew Ray & the kids gon be alright * Toni Morrison Docu...

Hey Fam! This episode starts out pretty serious with a story from Kenny in regards to an experience he encountered recently with a racially aggressive driver and how it rekindled an idea that The Father's Group had a few years ago around the time of the murder of George Floyd and the upheaval that we experienced in this country in 2020. The Father's Group is launching a program called Drive with D...

This episode DayDay and Kenny welcome brother Auz Clement from Digital Thoughts Media/Afrime Studios as we dive into what brought him to Central Oregon and what he's been doing since he's been here. Even further, we dig into an upcoming game, Unyverse! Unyverse is an  Afrofuturistic RPG With Fighting Game Mechanics Where Your Fists, Choices, and Inner Power Change the Fate of a Galaxy. Auz digs in...

Hey everyone! This week's episode we welcome back to the show Skyler and MOsley as we go deeper into the world of the Epstein files, AI, local approaches to the Black Community viewed through our eyes and how people see us. There is a lot to unpack and more coming in the future! Always a good time to have Skyler on with her musical prowess and insight from MOsley, David, and Kenneth! Some of the o...

Good morning everyone! It's that time again! This week's episode starts out pretty light with banter about movies current and upcoming and then we dig into ICE, community response, and how Black people are viewed in the media/news/etc.  Some of the other topics include: Sinners vs One Battle After Another  Jason Statham No BooBoo?  20 Years Ago was NOT the 80s Proof that Kenny is a certified Nerd...

Well lookie what we have here! It's been several months since we've released a new episode but we are BACK and on this first return episode of First & Foremost, we welcome Riccardo Waites of WeBlackRadio back to the show to cover SEVERAL topics going back to late 2025. The world looks vastly different, we've lost the City of Bend's Equity Director, wars and rumors of wars, dogs and cats living tog...

Hey All! Well we are in a very interesting time in history. On this show, we welcome back Dr Dalton Miller Jones to discuss the current sign of the times, history and more. Kenny covers his trip to D.C. (especially the National Museum of African American History & Culture visit), along with the news stories in the current rotation. Give this one a listen as we go deep into several cultural connect...

Hey All! We've got a GREAT episode of First & Foremost ready for you! On today's show, we welcome one of our Community Partners, Rooted Homes, to the show to talk about Affordable housing, the properties and services that they offer! We break down what Community Land Trusts are and the benefits to working within that model! We also dig into the ins and outs of HOAs, Covenances, shoutouts to Riccar...

Whitehouse / Black Market  Hey all! New School year is starting and we're back at it with a fairly random topic episode. On this one, DayDay & Kelly welcome Kelly Musgrove back to the show! It's been a minute since we've caught up with him and the first thing we cover is the school shooing in Minnesota. Serious topic; Serious observations. We also hear from Kelly's point of view as he begins his j...

Hey all! This week's episode we discuss more root systems. This time, the music that influenced Day Day, Mosley, and Kenny in our youth, along with how the rhythm, vibrations, instrumentation We listened too caused people to react around us (in three very different environments). Peek behind the curtain of culture, influence, and drive in this very musical episode!       Other topics include:   *...

It's that time again! This week, Day Day, MOsley, and Kenny dig in to some cultural root systems within the Black community, and on a deeper level, within the Black community as it relates to Central Oregon. There are a lot of conversations happening nationwide about legacy, accurate history, community, and equity in relation to existing in the current political (and emotional) climate and you kno...

Hey fam! With the loss of Malcolm Jamal-Warner a few days prior to this episode's recording, Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley go into the nuances of representation of Black Culture in media starting back in the 70s and the lacking positive narratives in today's world. We also dig into the current culture of (dis)respect from children with their elders... This one you do NOT want to miss!    Some of the...

Hey all! This is a continuation of the previous conversation and on this episode, we discuss disturbing grooming trends, precautions parent's should take, and the ever evolving access to our kids from bad actors. We encourage parents and general community members to be more careful with not only their digital footprints, but their kids as well! We also broach things sundown towns, bathroom breaks...

Yo! So at the time of this recording, the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial had ended with several "not guilty" verdicts and the beginning of the "Epstein Files" controversy had just begun. And DayDay, MOsley, and Kenny dig in a bit to the unsettling trends of celebrating acquittal's of horrible people along with people in power no facing repercussions for their terrible behaviors, among several other impo...

Hey All! This episode of First & Foremost is actually a first for us! While we've had MOsley on the show as a cohost and regular guest, this episode will come with an eventual visual element for MOsley's docuseries "Sketch + Release" which tells the story of being Black in Rural Spaces... beginning with Oregon given that we all live here. MOsley interviews DayDay in this episode on topics like "Wh...

Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8 for part TWO of their tour through the history of the local hip hop scene. Origin stories, deep cuts, keen observations, and fantastic storytelling and depth can all be found in this episode. Also be sure to check out lyrics that Sizzul Tha Gr8 drops on us during the show. So good! You'll find some other topics in this episod...

And We're BACK!!! Happy Juneteenth All!!!! We've had a bit of a break with the show but we are back with part one of a two part series about the early days and comradery of the local Central Oregon Hip Hop scene! Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8! Unfortunatley, after the first few minutes of this episode we had some audio issues so some of the episode may be...

And we're back! This week's episode, DayDay and Kenny welcome Clifford Evelyn back to the show as we dig a little bit into DayDay's early story and reasons why he is so adamant about the work we do at The Father's Group. We also dig into ways that the system continue to keep Black communities oppressed. THEN we take a whirlwind turn right into the movie industry a tad! We'll have a follow up episo...

Hey all! Kenny & DayDay took a break for a week so for this episode, we have a special treat for you this week as we take a trip back to earlier episodes (our first 21 episodes) and provide a "Best of" episode of First & Foremost! Take a trip down memory lane on some moments from earlier shows and we'll be back with a new episode next week! Here is a list of episodes we pull from: Episode 01 - Pul...

Hey All! We are back with the continuation and conclusion of the conversation from last weeks episode: "Last But Not Least".  We dig into some deeply personal themes and topics on the tail end of this conversation. From legacies and what we learn from them, healing wounds we suppress, and legacies we create for the next generation among MANY other things. Deep conversation, freeing laughter, and a...

Hey all! This episode finds DayDay and Kenny joined by Andres, Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, And Clifford Evelyn for one of the deeper, nuanced, and emotional conversations we've had on this show. The conversation goes so deep that we actually needed to split the episode into two parts so you get the first half today! Discussions on mental health, seen and unforeseen hardships, and gener...

Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but definitely not the last) LeeAnn O'Neill who, in conjunction with Bend Historical Society and a few other resources, uncovered some AMAZING history about Black individuals that lived, worked, and played...

Hey All! Allllright. This episode, we throw open the sanctuary doors and sit right in the middle of the absurdity that is today's political circus—where high-level security breaches get group-chatted like gossip, and the Department of Defense is out here using Signal like it's a frat house text thread. Kenny, Aaron, and DayDay peel back the layers on one of the wildest national security lapses in...

Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her...