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First Of All with Victor Blackwell

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Victor Blackwell brings a fresh perspective on the week's news with a focus on stories affecting communities of color.

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Protests in Minneapolis against ICE are spreading nationwide after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Victor speaks with a Minneapolis mom and ICE observer Flannery Clark who says what happened to Good could have happened to her, but is still... more

President Trump says he wants all people from Somalia out of the country and calls Somali people “garbage”. How does a Republican Somali-American who supported Trump in 2024 feel about that? Victor asks Salman Fiqy, a business owner in Minnesota who ... more

On a special holiday edition of the show, there is a new movement calling out Target, Home Depot and Amazon during the busiest shopping time of the year. Victor speaks with LaTosha Brown,  an organizer of “We Ain’t Buying It”. She explains why we sho... more

The story of Mercedes Wells went viral this week, after video showed the mom being led out of a hospital in Indiana despite saying she was in labor. Minutes after leaving, she gave birth on the side of the road to a baby girl. The hospital is now apo... more

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Kristen Clarke
Former Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Department of Justice Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Minneapolis ICE Observer Speaks Out After Deadly Shooting:"It Could Have Been Any of Us"
Flannery Clark
ICE observer and mother involved in community activism
Minneapolis Families for Public Schools
Episode: Minneapolis ICE Observer Speaks Out After Deadly Shooting:"It Could Have Been Any of Us"
Salman Fiqy
Somali American, business owner, and former GOP candidate for the Minnesota State House
Former GOP, Business Owner
Episode: Somali-American Trump Supporter Reacts to “Garbage” Comments; Citizen Chased by Feds Speaks Out
Brandon Claybon
Actor and advocate for Alzheimer's awareness, working with the Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association
Episode: "We Ain't Buying It!": Protest Movement Targets Major Stores on Holiday Weekend
Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Victor Interviews Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Shaggy (not at the same time)
Karen Pittman
Actress and advocate for food insecurity awareness
Feeding America
Episode: Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP
Latrice Johnson
Grandmother and SNAP recipient
Episode: Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP
Elizabeth Banks
Chief Operating Officer of Hope Atlanta
Hope Atlanta
Episode: Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP
LaToya Logan
Director of a Child Care Center in Georgia and Early Childhood Education advocate
Head Start program
Episode: Food Aid Recipient Speaks Out on Funding Limbo; Actress Karen Pittman advocates for SNAP

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Victor Blackwell
Host known for bringing fresh perspectives on news stories, particularly those affecting communities of color.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Love the show. Great insight

    Apple Podcasts
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    DD_ghhy
    United Statesa year ago
  • 10.7 no comment ?

    10-7 anniversary- why not lead with this news?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brc2765
    United Statesa year ago

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Minneapolis ICE Observer Speaks Out After Deadly Shooting:"It Could Have Been Any of Us"
Q: Do you believe one more time that there can be a full, fair investigation without the state cooperation?
I hope so. For Ms. Good's family and for a community that is grieving and appropriately outraged, I sure hope so.
Somali-American Trump Supporter Reacts to “Garbage” Comments; Citizen Chased by Feds Speaks Out
Q: Do you still believe that today?
I believe that the majority of people who vote Republican are not racist, but the comments from the president clearly ignite the racist aspects of the party.
Somali-American Trump Supporter Reacts to “Garbage” Comments; Citizen Chased by Feds Speaks Out
Q: Do you regret your vote for President Trump?
No, I don't regret my vote for Trump because I still have conservative values, but I withdraw all connections from the Republican Party for not standing up for the Somali community.
Somali-American Trump Supporter Reacts to “Garbage” Comments; Citizen Chased by Feds Speaks Out
Q: What's your reaction to what you heard from the president this week?
It was very dehumanizing and unprecedented coming from the commander in chief, dehumanizing an entire community by calling them garbage.
Victor Interviews Mom Who Gave Birth on Side of Road Minutes After Hospital Sent Her Home
Q: Does the separation of the involved medical staff satisfy you?
They should clarify whether the staff was terminated, as it indicates a need for deeper cultural change within the facility.

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