First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

(Airdate 4/21/25) It's a Mindful Monday and Yoga and Meditation Instructor Saharah Ali encourages us to "heal our wounds and let go of shame, deprivation and fear during the next month of Sun in Taurus." https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

(Airdate 4/21/25) Hawthorne Mayor Pro Tem Katrina Manning speaks on upgrading your business and leveling up your job in the midst of uncertain times as she presents the Hawthorne Business Expo on Thursday April 24, 2025 - with a job fair panel discussions and access to heavy hitters in the business arena. https://www.hawthornebusinessexpo.org/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 4/18/25) Paul Wallace, MD, MPA, is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist providing medical dermatology services in Ladera Heights at Wallace Skin & Body Institute. For over 20 years, he has offered natural and alternative approaches to dermatological problems, including acne and eczema, to help his patients look and feel their best. After earning his undergraduate degree with honors from...

(Airdate 4/18/25) Freedmen Fridays: On this week's episode of our comprehensive reparations conversation, we talk money, global movements and the debt with Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women. She is an economist, author and commentator who’s popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essen...

(Airdate 4/18/25) Will the anti-oligarchy movement save the LA Mayor's race? Has the LA Times gone full billionaire boys club? Why has a UCLA student been detained at the border in San Ysidro? Will the Lakers pull off a "gentleman's sweep?" Will the People's Budget in LA change the game? KBLA Correspondent Ed Sanders & Host Dominique DiPrima go in on these and other titillating topics. @edward...

(Airdate 4/18/25) Paul Wallace, MD, MPA, is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist providing medical dermatology services in Ladera Heights at Wallace Skin & Body Institute. For over 20 years, he has offered natural and alternative approaches to dermatological problems, including acne and eczema, to help his patients look and feel their best. After earning his undergraduate degree with honors from...

(Airdate 4/18/25) Freedmen Fridays: On this week's episode of our comprehensive reparations conversation, we talk money, global movements and the debt with Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women. She is an economist, author and commentator who’s popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essen...

(Airtime 8am) As the founder of Glorious Arisings, she cultivates spaces where love and leadership merge, inviting people to embrace their full potential with courage and grace. Whether through her speaking engagements, coaching, or corporate leadership, Kiana infuses every interaction with divine intelligence, spiritual insight, and practical strategy. https://www.instagram.com/kiana_webb/ https:...

(Airtime 7am) Sheryl Bender holds an MBA from CSU Long Beach. She is the Administrative Officer for the city of Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department. She is an HR specialist. On this podcast we talked about how to get a job, navigating AI, finding hidden opportunities. Later in the podcast we opened the phone lines for hot topics. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.hawthorne...

(Airtime 6am) Jasmyne Cannick is a strategist award winning Gen X journalist and on-air contributor known for her incisive commentary on politics, race, and contemporary social issues. Her unique perspective grounded in both journalistic integrity and cultural sensitivity, has earned her accolades and respect across diverse audiences. On this podcast Jasmyne and Dominique explore the possibility o...

(Airdate 4/16/25) Dr. Andre M. Perry is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution. He is also a professor of practice of economics at Washington University in St. Louis. Perry is a nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education. On this podcast he breaks down the idea of Black power, where it is serving us...

(Airdate 4/17/25) Redy Babasa-Thompson is the Vice President of Partners Bank of California and a proponent of the Hawthorne Business Expo. On this podcast he talks about business preparedness for growth and expansion. Later in the hour Assemblyman Isaac Bryan updates us on the legislation he is pushing forth including Wakeisha's Law, reparations and pay for imprisoned firefighters. https://www.in...

(Airdate 4/26/25) The Black Los Angeles Cannabis Council (BLACC) is leading the charge in the fight for economic justice, tax relief, and legal protections for Black-owned cannabis businesses. Kika Kieth and Madison Shockley II are cannabis entrepreneurs and social equity license holders. On this podcast they breakdown why they are protesting outside city hall today and what we can do to help forc...

(Airdate 4/15/25) The Bey Hive sting Queen Bey over high prices? Worldwide Tesla boycotts? Steve Harvey stans angry over his luxury lifestyle posts? Kardashians feeling the heat for showing off excessive consumption? Will the oligarchical surge in the U.S. government and the flossy celebrity lifestyle bring class analysis into the mainstream? The phone lines are hot as we weigh in on predatory cap...

(Airdate 4/15/25) Jarim Person-Lynn is an Author, Activist and Wealth Coach. He left Wells Fargo's wealth management team during the 2008 financial crisis and founded Brass Knuckle Finance. He is the author of the books Brass Knuckle Finance and This is Why You're Broke. On this podcast we talk about how to deal with personal and business finances in a radically shifting economic landscape. https:...

(Airdate 4/15/25) Dr. Melina Abdullah is a political scientist, a professor of African American Studies at Cal State LA and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. On this podcast DiPrima & Abdullah take on important local topics like The People's Budget, a plea deal for Torrance Police officers, cockroaches at Erewhon and a caravan to support an African American student protester facin...

(Airdate 4/14/25) Ben Guillory is the co-founder of The Robey Theatre Company, he serves as CEO and Producing Artistic Director for the organization. Larry Muhammad is an award-winning playwright and producing director of Kentucky Black Repertory Theatre. On this podcast they speak on these iconic Black voices, explore Black history and the Black Arts movement, and Mr. Muhammad's play "Last Night...

(Airdate 4/14/25) Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, astrologer, life coach and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she leads us in an affirmation and meditation and unpacks the power of the full moon in Libra. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com

(Airdate 4/14/25) Attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn is an abolitionist, a Hampton University grad and the owner of Person-Lynn Law specializing in criminal defense cases. On this podcast Attorney Person-Lynn answers our questions about our rights in the current MAGA environment. https://www.instagram.com/lincolnlawyerla/  https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/11/25) Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology is a theatrical reinterpretation celebrating the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, covering his influential work from 1970 to 2010. The production features spoken word artists who breathe new life into his powerful words. Adding a personal touch to this tribute, his daughter, Gia Scott-Heron, shares stories and memories, providing a unique authenticity that di...

(Airdate 4/11/25) On this episode of #FreedmenFriday we meet Dr. Robert Turner, the Pastor of Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Turner started his advocacy work early in his career fighting for reparations, leading important movements & missions which led to a struggle over his calling. He is a Commissioner of Reinvestment and Reparations for the City of Baltimore Maryland...

(Airdate 4/11/25) Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this podcast we look at Cali issues with national impact. How is Trump's trade war hitting Hollywood? What does the dismantling of the LA Housing Agency mean for the region's tens of thousands of homeless people? Why is the people's budget important in times of Tariff? And what get back options does China have? https://www....

(Airdate 4/10/25) Wilford Pinkney Jr is Assistant Chief Executive Officer overseeing the Community Safety Implementation Team (formerly the Jail Closure Implementation Team) of Los Angeles County. He previously stood up and led the Office of Violence Prevention for the City of St. Louis. He has spent over 35 years working in the criminal justice system. On this podcast we look at the closure of Lo...

(Airdate 4/10/25) With Doge consolidating data, ICE seizing phones and tracking protesters, is it time to diminish our online presence in the United States? The Phone lines are lit and the topics are hot. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/wired/

(Airdate 4/10/25) Nakiesha "Moma Boo" Scott is a community activist, author and founder of the community-based organization "Live Yo' Life" which focuses on mentoring and uplifting young women and girls. On this podcast she speaks freely about the state of young people, the state of the 'hood and how we can help her continue to do the work with young people in the community. https://liveyolife32.o...