Trump is on a mission to censor the Smithsonian, books are being banned and arts programs defunded...Is art under attack? And what are they ways we are pushing back? Among them is the Pan African Arts Festival. The 2025 Artfest will feature over 100 artists from across the African diaspora, offering everything from fine art, sculpture, handmade jewelry, wearable fashion, and ceramics to African textiles, home decor, collectibles, and more. Visual artist Kenneth Vaughn, PAFF Marketing Director Marc Brogdon and PAFF supporter/Gen X journalist Jasmyne Cannick join the convo.

https://www.paff.org/the-paff-artfest-returns-to-baldwin-hills-crenshaw/
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Kalen Allen is an award-winning television personality, actor and digital creator who is passionate about social justice. Kalen serves as the Grand Marshal of the Walk4Humanity. Bamby Salcedo is a trailblazing activist, community leader and the president of the TransLatin@ Coalition the largest organization in the United States dedicated to serving brown and Latinx transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities. The Walk 4 Humanity is a 2-mile walk and celebration to raise critical funds for TLC.

https://www.translatinacoalition.org/
https://www.instagram.com/TheKalenAllen/
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Attorney Areva Martin is one of the country’s leading influencers shaping media today. She is a CNN contributor, award-winning civil rights attorney, civic leader, philanthropist and talk show host. Areva is an audience favorite on networks and streaming cites and on a long list of shows from Dr. Phil to Good Morning America. On this podcast Atty Martin breaks down Trump's war on mail in ballots, the targeting of Black Mayors, federal takeovers of police departments, the impact of executive orders and yes, the Epstein files.

https://www.instagram.com/arevamartin/
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Attorney Nana Gyamfi received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and her Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law. She brings with her over three decades of service to the Movement for Black liberation. Nana is a human rights and criminal defense attorney, a professor in the Pan African Studies Department at the California State University Los Angeles, and radio personality who hosts 2 popular shows in Los Angeles, CA. She is the Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.

https://www.instagram.com/attorneynana/
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On this edition of Messy Mondays we are joined by DV Counselor, Radio Host, former Rap Promotions specialist Aishia Deal. Aishia hosts a radio show on relationships and as an exceptionally attractive woman, knows a thing or two about how men shoot their shots. From no Nobu to no getting flew out...to yes to pizza slices and regular dudes, we unpack the do's and don'ts of dating now.

https://www.instagram.com/aishiadeal/
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Sound Bath Specialist, Astrologer, Meditation Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Saharah Ali prepares us for the sun entering Virgo on Saturday. She leads us on a guided meditation and affirmation and prepares us for the "Black Moon." In the second half of the pod we open up the phone lines as Dominique & the callers goes in on Putin, the DC police takeover, immigration and more.

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Why are people fiending for Lububus? Is Governor Gavin Newsom just as wrong as Donald Trump? How can this be the city when wild animals are everywhere? Will Democrats finally get tough? Why are people worldwide celebrating Nipsey Hussle's Bday?

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During our last hour Dominique recalls her encounter with Nipsey during the Marathon store opening and the legacy he left behind. Later on, in the show Dominique speaks about border patrol’s presence at Governor Newsom’s press conference, 10-year-old chess champ, and then we head to the phones.

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On Freedmen Friday guest Kamm Howard, a renowned reparation activist and author is with us on a Freedmen Friday. He speaks on CARICOM's strides towards reparatory justice and their African Union work. CARICOM (The Caribbean Community) an organization that focuses on economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security.

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Sherri Bell joins Dominique DiPrima