On this podcast we look at what it takes to help the kids and families in the community and how we heal from trauma. Cedric Farmer is the Founder and CEO of Urban Recovery LA. - here he shares his work, the resources he offers and how he came into his purpose. (323) 238-0445

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Monique Clesca has led two incredibly fulfilling lives. First, as an activist, she worked in the field of international development, advocating for children and women’s rights, and participated in high-level policy around issues linked to Haiti and Africa. Since her retirement from full-time work at the United Nations in 2016, she has worked as an international consultant. Also a leading voice as a feminist pro-democracy and pro-social justice activist in Haiti. Her second life is writing. She is the author of two self-published books in French. Her latest is a memoir Silence and Resistance: Memoir of a Girlhood in Haiti.

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On this podcast BLM Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah joins Dominique ask all the questions about Trey Reed and Cory Zukatis - two young Black men found hanged in Mississippi this week. California's recent victories, international resistance to genocide, the limits of free speech and other urgent issues are also in the conversation.

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Wakiesha's Law, AB7 (priority in college admissions for descendants of enslaved persons), return of lands taken through racially motivated imminent domain are all on the brink of being signed by the California governor. On this podcast we celebrate the victories, strategize how to finalize them and destroy the talking points that do not serve us.

Andre Moore was out to dinner and a movie with his wife when he started sweating profusely and couldn't catch a breath. Dr. Carolyn Kaloostian was home when her father-in-law collapsed from heart disease, and she was able to help bring him back with CPR. A heart attack could happen to anyone and most of us wouldn't know the symptoms. On this podcast we join with the American Heart Association to share their personal stories, understand the symptoms and teach us how to protect ourselves and our families.

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It's a Mindful Monday and Meditation Instructor and Sound Bath Specialist Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation, affirmation and shares the astrological and energetic moment. Next up KBLA Chief Revenue Officer Gary Bembridge unveils the brand new KBLA 1580 Health and Wellness hub and shares how it could benefit you.

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After Breitbart News posted a clip from her show (retweeted by Ann Coulter and others), unleashing threats and online hate against her, First Things First host Dominique DiPrima responds and unpacks the events of the past few days. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://kbla1580.com/

Victor Orlando is percussionist to the stars. He has toured and recorded with The Gap Band, Chaka Khan, LL Cool J and many more. He is also the founder of The Hope Foundation.

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The Executive Director for the Center for Media Integrity of the Americas (CMIA), John Feeley is a former US ambassador dedicated to promoting greater mutual understanding between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. The CMIA is an independent entity that fosters and incentivizes high quality journalism and public interest media in the Western Hemisphere.

First Things First with Dominique DiPrima airs weekdays from 6A-9A
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It's a Think Tank Thursday and Dominique poses two questions:

1) Is it ever okay to celebrate someone's death or demise as many are with Charlie Kirk?
2) What can we do better at low or no cost to improve our well being

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