(4/29/25) Dominique and callers reflect on the civil unrest of 1992, what led up to it, where you were and the continuum of protest in Los Angeles and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/

(Airdate 4/28/25) On this episode of Black Mariage Monday we are joined by comedian Ron G. Ron G. is an accomplished comedian, actor, writer, host, and Emmy winning producer. He has been entertaining audiences all around the world with his “high energy and cleverness – with an urban flair” performances. He is the host of the podcast Q&A w/ Bae, In addition Ron G hosts Chocolate Sundaes at Laugh Factory weekly.

https://www.instagram.com/comedianrong/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/?hl=en

(Airdate 4/28/25) The phone lines are off the hook, and the topics are explosive. Orania is seeking recognition from the trump administration, The attacks on black history in The Smithsonian Museum, The Hundred Year Birthday of Malcolm X. And other topics are in this freewheeling podcast conversation.

https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580

(Airtime 4/28/25) James Farr is a writer for the LA progressive and host of the Conversation Live at KBLA Talk 1580. On this podcast, Dominique and James update on the progress of rebuilding Altadena, Scandal with Pasadena Sheif Gene Harris, The policy of DA Hochman and more.

https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
https://jamesfarrlive.com/

(Airdate 4/25/25) Born in La Paz, Mexico to a Mexican Father and Turkish Mother, Maya Jupiter grew up in Sydney, Australia. It was in Sydney’s Western Suburbs where she first fell in love with Hip Hop. Maya released her third solo album, produced by Grammy Award winner Quetzal Flores titled "Never Said Yes." Maya has held songwriting workshops with youth since the early 2000's and she has visited juvenile detention centers in both Los Angeles and Sydney.

https://www.instagram.com/mayajupiter/
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(Airdate 4/25/25) On this episode of Freedmen Fridays, our weekly reparations conversation we are talking with Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. He is a Grammy-nominated poet, author of 16 books and Tupac Shakur biographer. He recently made his directorial debut with the documentary film When We Free the World which focuses on the issue of manhood.

https://www.instagram.com/poetkevinpowell/
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(Airdate 4/25/25) Sherri Bell is a labor activist, community organizer and a KBLA 1580 contributor. On this podcast Dominique and Sherri cram to understand what the fable of Shannon Sharp informs us of, follow Mayor Karen Bass's quest for cash in Sacramento, unpack California's economic might and look at how the golden state's Blue Counties carry the red ones.

https://www.instagram.com/sherri_de_la_ghetto/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airdate 4/22/25) Los Angeles based Poet & Upcycled Fashion Designer. Poet Roni Girl’s poetry combines old-school hip-hop flava infused with down home blues and blue note Jazz. Her lyrics are recycled poems that speaks of Jazz Tales & hip-hop lullabies. As a designer for over 30 years, inspired by her veteran parents, Roni creates one-of-a-kind upcycled camo couture using recycled fabrics and textiles. Sustainability is key to the future and Roni designs with this intention. Poet Roni Girl founder of the classic Black brand Happi Nappi wear.

https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
https://www.instagram.com/poetronigirlbrand/
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(Airtime 4/24/25) The phone lines are open and the topics are hot. The conversation includes charges filed against security guards who removed a protester at a Republican townhall meeting, Hawthorne Business Expo, the battle for DMX's estate and Shannon Sharpe's legal troubles.

https://www.hawthornebusinessexpo.org/
https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

(Airtime 4/24/25) AngeMarie Taylor is a business student and organizer at Cal State University, Channel Islands. She was facing expulsion for protesting on her Ventura County campus. On this podcast she shares her story as a student and activist, how she has been targeted and the anti-Blackness and over policing that is rampant on her small California campus but seems to be spreading nationwide. We also explore the inspiring story of the community response as Black Lives Matter Grassroots; the California Teachers Association and the Association of Black Student Unions marched in solidarity.

https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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