Howard Grad Dr. Jubria Lewis is Head of School for L.A.'s new public boarding school which is free and currently accepting applications in South Los Angeles. The school is a county charter in collaboration with LA METRO. www.SEEDSchoolLA.Org

V. Shayne Frederick is a vocalist, pianist, recording artist, composer and educator with performances spanning two decades. He has been featured at TEDx, NPR, music fests, museums and jazz clubs throughout the country. On this podcast we explore origins of Funk, Jazz and Hip Hop in a free ranging, music-filled conversation. www.VShayne.com

Wealth Building Wednesday: our spotlight is in a living legend of Los Angeles - Arnold Turner. Turner has been a preeminent photographer in the music, film, and television industries for over three decades. On the podcast he shares his origin story as a legacy Black business and his work and artistry today. IG: @arnoldshoots @EclipseContent Dominique weighs in on the Hunter Biden conviction, gun control and Repblican talking points in chaos. www.dominiquediprima.com

Billion Godsun is the Founder of Africa Town Enterprise and Africa Town Coalition and Africa Town Enterprise. He is an Organizer, Protector and Provider on Black Los Angeles, based in Africa Town AKA Leimert Park. On this podcast we unpack the state of Juneteenth in the city of Los Angeles. IG: @AfricatownCoalition @BillionGodsun @diprimaradio

Are Republicans Really Conservatives? Or Just Opportunists? w/Black GOP Pundit Melanie Collette

It's a Talking Point Tuesday and the sparks are flying as Dominique and the folks on the phones tackle the issues of the day. Melanie Collette is an active member of Project 21 which develops Black Republicans. She is also a weekly contributor to Newsmax's show "American Agenda." Twitter/X: @NJGOPDiva @diprimaradio First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news, commentary and conversation from a uniquely unapologetic perspective.

James Farr is a writer for the L.A. Progressive, a filmmaker and the host of the Conversation Live Podcast. He has turned his investigative pen on the Pasadena Police Department for over a decade. On this podcast Dominique and James celebrate the life, legacy and brilliance of Reverend James M. Lawson and look at the ways it informs our work and worldview. www.laprogressive.com

Dr. Guthrie Ramsey is a music historian, pianist, composer, author and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. On this podcast, in the spirit of Black Music Month we look at the amazing innovation and creativity of today's musicians and look at issues of cultural appropriation, erasure and a more nuanced approach to looking at music and race. www.musiqology.com or look for the WavyCast wherever you get podcasts First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT

Saharah Ali leads an affirmation, guided meditation and sdhares an analysis on Mars in Taurus along with a look at the scientific evidence in support of meditation. Dominique and the KBLA Delegation on the phones unpack astrology and... affirmative action. www.SaharahAli.com First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT

Ron Patton is the Media Director for Teamsters Local 848 in Southern California and the National Media Director for the Teamsters National Black Caucus. On this podcast we look at everything from the slowdown in Hollywood production to the real reasons for inflation to the impact of labor unions on all workers. www.GOTNBC.Com www.Particp8IC.com First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT