First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

(Airdate 1/27/25) Councilmember Andre Spicer represents the 2nd District of the City of Compton. On this podcast we look at the present and future of the iconic city and how Compton is stepping up to help the people of Altadena. https://www.instagram.com/hiddenblessing_foundation_/p/DFOY2K8SiaA/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/iamhubcitydre/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=e...

(Airdate 1/24/25 - Starts at :35) Sheila Hines is the aunt of Wakiesha Wilson who died in custody at the Los Angeles Police Department's Metropolitan Detention Center in 2016. Wakiesha's family was not notified of her death until four days later in what they believe was a massive cover up. On this podcast Ms. Hines shares the family's view of what really happened, her relentless quest for some for...

(Airdate 1/24/25) Las Vegas MC and Queen of the Mic Angie T is a powerhouse corporate event host, emcee, radio personality, panelist and community advocate. NotaboiDJ is a vibrant force in music and radio. She is the morning show DJ for the radio station 88.1’s “The Wake Up Squad” in Las Vegas. Las Vegas' Sound Visionary** Detroit-born DJ Kelly J turned her love for music into a thriving career af...

(Airdate 1/24/25) Sheila Bates is an organizer with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. She leads the BLMLA Policy Team and is a member of both the Justice and Torrance Teams. On this podcast she breaks down why reparations has been part of the Black Lives Matter Grassroots agenda since day one and how she sees the fight for reparations moving in the current MAGA era. For text updates please visit: ti...

(Airdate 1/24/25)On this pod, KBLA correspondent Ed Sanders and Dominique DiPrima try to figure out why Trump wants to release the secret file of MLK, RFK and JFK and ponder the prospects for California succeeding from the union or at least from the federal tax system. X: @edwardmsanders @diprimaradio @KBLA1580

(Airdate 1/23/25) Isaac Hayes, III is the CEO and Founder of Fanbase - his vision to change social media forever. Isaac's commitment to creating an equitable landscape for the next generation of social media users has grown Fanbase to an $85 million valuation. Fanbase is the first in app purchase subscription social media app ever. On this podcast Hayes shares his vision, how to get on and the ent...

(Airdate 1/23/25) "Talk to Me Nicely" applies to ourselves as well as others in these tough times of fire in Cali and Hell in Washington. On this podcast Dominique share ways to nurture our own mental health and bodily well-being and delves into daily headlines and the backlash levels of affirmative action vs. DEI vs. non discrimination. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

Airdate 1/23/25) In this podcast Dominique and callers ask hard questions about the inequities in fire response and recovery and celebrate the myriad ways Angelenos are coming together to save each other from nature's blazes and Washington's bullies. https://www.instagram.com/neighborhoodsurvants/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/pcc_bacoda/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/11894177/pasa...

(Airdate 1/22/25) Chris Kazi Rolle is a Bahamain-born, Brooklyn-bred, and LA-Based serial entrepreneur working at the cross sections of creativity, personal development and relationships. He is the co-founder of Kazi Creative Agency, a content creation company that works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs to mold, manage, and monetize their personal brands. On this podcast he share his purpose-driv...

(Airdate 1/22/25) NACA CEO Bruce Marks has spent more than 30 years as an activist and advocate. His objective is simple, making the cornerstone of the American Dream, home ownership, possible for everyone. Achieve The Dream Events: Riverside, CA Jan 24th - 26th | Las Vegas, NV Jan 30th - Feb 2nd | Tulsa, OK Apr 11th - 13th | Indianapolis, IN Jun 27th - 29th  https://www.naca.com/ https://www.domi...

(Airdate 1/22/25) Community activist/entrepreneurs Aminah Jackson and Natasha Brown are bringing their expertise to help support three families who lost everything in the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire. Their virtual wellness retreat is called: Rebuild & Rise: Aid for Altadena https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-rise-aid-for-altadena-fire-victims https://www.instagram.com/natashamarcella/ https://w...

(Airdate 1/22/25) Jasmyne Cannick is a Hip Hop Generation award-winning journalist, a veteran Democratic political strategist, and a constant advocate for underrepresented marginalized communities. Her recent op-ed "Snoop Dogg at the Crypto Ball: The High Cost of Selling Black Culture" went viral and on this podcast we dig deeper into the conversation about rap artists performing for Trump. Are th...

(Airdate 1/21/25) Artist, Writer and Director Martine Syms has earned wide recognition for a practice that combines conceptual grit, humor, and social commentary. She has shown extensively, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Tate Liverpool. She has also done commissioned work for brands such as Prada, Nike, Celine and Kanye West among others....

(Airdate 1/21/25) Sharon Kyle JD is a former president of the Guild Law School and is the publisher and co-founder of the LA Progressive. Sharon also sits on several boards including the Board of Directors of the ACLU and is on the editorial board of the BlackCommentator.com. On this podcast we do some post inauguration analysis and look at how the ACLU and others are already stepping up with chal...

(Airdate 1/21/25) Dominique unpacks the "awkward gesture" and the day one MAGA moves. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 1/20/25) On this mind bending day of celebrating MLK's Bday while witnessing the second inauguration of Donald Trump, BAJI Exec. Director, Atty Nana Gyamfi unpacks the issues surrounding the last few days of the Biden administration, what's expected in the first few days of the second Trump administration and how it intersects with the great legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://w...

(Airdate 1/20/25) Meditation and Yoga Instructor Saharah Ali leads on on a guided meditation, affirmation and helps to set our intention on challenging day in American History. https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 1/20/25) Dr. Horne holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies. Dr. Horne received his Ph. D. in history from Columbia University and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.A. from Princeton University. Dr. Horne is the author of more than thirty books and one hundred scholarly articles and reviews. https://www.intpubnyc.com/browse/armed-...

(Airdate 1/17/25) Dominique fields call and unpacks crazy breaking news from the demise of Tik Tok to the Gaza Ceasefire deal...We also look at Freedmen Friday hot topics like Africans enslaving each other and whether we call ourselves Black, African American or other. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(1/17/25) Professor Fahima Seck was founding co-chair of the Howard University chapter of N'COBRA (National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America) and has been a producer-at-large for Pacifica Radio since the 1990's, co-anchoring national broadcasts such as the Millions for Reparations March in 2012 and Rappin' for Reparations at Howard. You can find her on Twitter @Fahima90 https://www.i...

(I/17/25) Labor Activist Sherri Bell joins Dominique to look at the profound impacts of the LA Fires and what it means long term for preserving Black wealth, jobs, ending forced prison labor, sustainability. They also go in on the inauguration, MLK Day and more. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/

(Airdate 1/15/25) Women of Color Unite (WOCU) is a social action organization focusing on fair access, fair treatment and fair pay for women of color in all aspects of the entertainment and media industries. Cheryl Bedford is the founder of the organization and a filmmaker with 16 independent films and dozens of television and digital programs under her belt. She has a BFA from NYU and an MFA from...

(Airdate 1/15/25) Tony Smith is the founder of Vonte Products, is a native of Los Angeles who started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of eight and was able to retire his mother at the age of 19. On this podcast he shares his story and his efforts to help those impacted by the Altadena/Eaton Fire. Later in the pod we open the phone lines and taking on topics from the impending inauguration t...

(Airdate 1/15/25) DEI, the demise of Tik Tok, the Los Angeles Mayor, price gouging in the wake of the fires and Black women under attack are all in the convo in this wide ranging podcast with callers and freestyle thinking. https://www.instagram.com/mutualaidla/?hl=en https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

(Airdate 1/14/25) Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang was elected in 2014 as the 27th Assessor for the County of Los Angeles and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is the largest office of its kind in the nation and provides the foundation for a property tax system that generates $24 billion annually. On this podcast the Assessor speaks on how to reduce your t...