First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

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://w...

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:/...

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://w...

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...

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 en...

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...

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 t...

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/

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 C...

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 Uni...

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 chall...

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...

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, rela...

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/diprim...

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