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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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The top public safety official in Mississippi joins Victor to share what he knows about the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. Victor also asks Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell for his reaction to the distru... more

Days after protests erupted following the fatal police-involved shooting of Corey Ruiz, City Council President Sabrina Madison tells Victor Blackwell why she thinks the officer involved should be arrested and calls the killing of Ruiz an “execution”.... more

The parents of Nolan Wells are speaking out to Victor. The mystery around the 18-year-old’s death off the coast of Mississippi is sparking an independent investigation, and an online conversation on the role of race. Christine and Elmore Wonsley join... more

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants now face the threat of possible deportation after a Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. Victor speaks with Viles Dorsainvil about how he and his community of Springfield, Oh... more

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Sean Tindell
Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Viles Dorsainvil
Executive Director of the Haitian Support Center (Springfield, OH)
Haitian Support Center
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Dr. Mark Brown
President of Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Dr. Pamela Pugh
President of Michigan State Board of Education
Michigan State Board of Education
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Keith Williams
Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus
Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Raine Caldwell
Student leader referenced in discussion
Student government
Episode: Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Christine Wonsley
Mother of Nolan Wells
Episode: Parents of Nolan Wells Speak Out on Push for Answers After Son’s Death
Elmore Wonsley
Father of Nolan Wells
Episode: Parents of Nolan Wells Speak Out on Push for Answers After Son’s Death
Ben Crump
Attorney
Crump Law
Episode: Parents of Nolan Wells Speak Out on Push for Answers After Son’s Death

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
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    Love the show. Great insight

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  • 10.7 no comment ?

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

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    Brc2765
    United States2 years ago

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Top Public Safety Official in Mississippi Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case
Q: Will Nolan Wells' parents be told the cause and manner of death before the grand jury?
Yes, they should have access to information in a timely, appropriate way, though the official process may restrict some details until formal proceedings begin.
The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Q: Do you maintain that the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver drove in the direction of the officers?
The attorney argues the trajectory indicates the driver tried to flee, not strike the officers, and calls for release of video to verify.
Uncle Luke Sounds Off on White Lawmaker Running in Majority-Minority District
Q: What was the purpose of the meeting among the Black candidates in Florida's 20th district?
To decide who among the four Black candidates would run head-to-head against Debbie Wasserman Schultz and to discuss strategies for uniting Black voters behind a single candidate.
White Mom Files Lawsuit Over Access to California Program for Black Infants
Q: How did the client come to apply for these services, and why is she challenging the program?
The client Erika Jimenez sought services from the Black Infant Health Program, but was turned away explicitly based on race, prompting her attorney to file a challenge arguing that race-based eligibility violates Title VI and constitutional principles.
Senator Cory Booker and Ts Madison Speak Out Ahead of “No Kings” Protests
Q: What do you make of the administration's approach to this crisis and the goals in Iran?
Booker outlines a cautious, multi-tool strategy—military, diplomacy, economic measures—and argues for a clear, publicly understood mission with a defined exit, stressing the need for congressional oversight.

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2. Viles Dorsainvil
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4. Dr. Pamela Pugh
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6. Raine Caldwell
7. Christine Wonsley
8. Elmore Wonsley

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