First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

(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 em...

(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=en https://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://ww...

(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.c...

(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 fo...

(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=en https://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 Laug...

(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...

(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...

(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_l...

(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...

(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/

(Airtime 4/24/25) AngeMarie Taylor is a business student and organizer at Cal State University, Channel Islands. She was facing expulsion for protesting on her Ventura County campus. On this podcast she shares her story as a student and activist, how she has been targeted and the anti-Blackness and over policing that is rampant on her small California campus but seems to be spreading nationwide. W...

(Airdate 4/22/25) Live Yo' Life Organization is a youth support and mentoring program in South Central Los Angeles. Led by author and community organizer Nakiesha "Moma Boo" Scott, Live Yo' Life focuses on supporting on high school age girls. On this podcast the teenagers share their stories, world views and secrets to turning their own lives around. https://liveyolife32.org/ https://www.dominique...

(Airtime 4/23/25) Wealth Building Wednesday: Diann Valentine is creator, innovator entrepreneur, wife and mother. She is the founder of Flow and Glow Beauty and the visionary behind the non-toxic brand Slayy Hair. Valentine is known for her work as a reality show star, love expert, celebrity wedding planner. Her company, D. R. Valentine & Associates, Inc, is a Los Angeles based full-service ev...

(Airdate 4/23/25) Ester Mendez once stood before a judge in downtown LA as a criminal defendant facing jail time. Now, she's a public defender in the same courthouse. Judge Songhai Armstead was justice-impacted as young person in the foster care system. Now she is a Superior Court Judge and leads the County's Justice Care and Opportunities Department. This podcast shares the story of how two women...

(Airdate 4/22/25) The phone lines are hot and the topics are fire. What is the impact of the political attacks on Black women? Why is DEI the target? Is the Black community embracing Earth Day? What is the opposite of woke? And other topics are in this freewheeling podcast conversation. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 4/22/25) Dr. Zuri Murrell is a renowned colorectal surgeon in Los Angeles. Zuri A. Murrell, M.D., specializes in issues ranging from colon cancers and Crohn’s disease to hemorrhoids, colitis and inflammatory bowel syndromes. He has specialized in minimally invasive surgery and is board certified in colorectal surgery. Michael Frierson is a health advocate and activist. His son died of col...

(Airdate 4/22/25) First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM Dominique DiPrima is currently the host and producer of First Things First with Dominique DiPrima on KBLA Talk 1580 where she is making radio history as the first African-American woman to host a commercial drive-time talk radio show in Los Angeles. https://www.dominiquediprima.com/about/ https://kbla1580.com/

(4/21/25) On this podcast we look at the famous nine-year affair of Diahann Carroll and Sidney Poitier and all of the relationship, love sex and marriage issues it raises in this edition of our Messy Monday series 9the third Monday of every month.) https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/