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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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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

A community in Mississippi is demanding answers after one-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by an officer responding to a shoplifting call. Baby Kohen's mother is speaking out, and her attorney joins Victor.

How do Iranian Americans feel abou... more

FIFA and the U.S. are being called out after a Somali World Cup referee was denied entry to the United States. Victor discusses the global reaction and backlash with Morgan Ofori.

The effort of four Black candidates to unite behind one Black candida... more

President Trump is commenting on “Black jobs” again. Victor plays the comments and gets reaction from Darrick Hamilton, an economic expert who has advised members of congress and presidential candidates.

Karmelo Anthony is on trial for fatally stabb... more

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Van Turner
Attorney for Kohen Wiley's family
Legal team for Kohen Wiley's mother
Episode: The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Robin Rue Simmons
Chair of Evanston Reparations Committee
Evanston Reparations Committee
Episode: The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Marianne Delaney
NIE (Geraldine Delaney) family member
Delaney Hall supporters
Episode: The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Belicia Wiley
Mother of Kohen Wiley
Kohen Wiley family
Episode: The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Pierce Freelon
Musician and educator
Artist
Episode: The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
Morgan Ofori
Reporter for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Is this the “World Cup of Chaos”?
Stella Jean
Fashion designer
Self-employed/Designer
Episode: Is this the “World Cup of Chaos”?
Suga Rashad Evans
UFC Hall of Fame fighter
Retired MMA fighter
Episode: Is this the “World Cup of Chaos”?
Gabriela Soto
Detainee's wife, protest organizer, pregnant
Family of detainee at Delaney Hall
Episode: Wife and Attorneys of Delaney Hall Detainee React to Hunger Strike, Protests

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Victor Blackwell
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Love the show. Great insight

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    DD_ghhy
    United States2 years ago
  • 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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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.
Senator Cory Booker and Ts Madison Speak Out Ahead of “No Kings” Protests
Q: What do you say to that?
Booker responds by defending the need for pay guarantees for TSA workers and pressing for reforms to ICE, framing the funding fight as a test of government accountability and workers' rights.

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4. Belicia Wiley
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6. Morgan Ofori
7. Stella Jean
8. Suga Rashad Evans

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