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First Of All with Victor Blackwell

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

Will Obama's Blunt Message to Black Men Backfire? First Of All with Victor Blackwell
From “Obama admonishes” to “Obama scolds,” the headlines discussing Barack Obama’s tough talk to Black men not supporting Kamala Harris are likely not what the former president intended to generate. Now with a new poll confirming support for the Vice President is slipping among Black voters, will these sharp comments further impact the campaign? Victor discusses with a panel of experts on campaign outreach. ? Victor also asks He?ctor Sa?nchez Barba of the Latino engagement group Mi Familia Vota ...Show moreif Hispanic men are the next demographic democrats should be worried about. ? Plus, comic George Wallace joins Victor for a comedic conversation on the state of 2024 race. ? And after back-to-back Hurricanes, Victor speaks with an expert just back from the storm zone in Florida about how communities of color face unique challenges in getting aid while other groups often actually see more money. Later, how the biggest night in fashion - the Met Gala - plans to honor Black style next Spring.
Oct 12, 2024
Inside Kamala Harris' Meeting With Arab American and Muslim Leaders First Of All with Victor Blackwell
One month out from election day, Vice President Harris met with Arab American and Muslim Leaders backstage at a rally in battleground Michigan. Wa'el Alzayat, who attended the meeting, reveals to Victor what he told her the campaign needs to do to win back the community’s votes amid the violence in the Middle East. ? Plus, the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols join Victor to share their reaction to the mixed verdict in the trial of three former Memphis police officers over his fatal beating....Show more ? Victor also speaks with Amber Thurman’s mother and her sisters, who reacted to her death being brought up during the Vice Presidential Debate as the candidates discussed abortion rights. ? Later, Victor speaks to the CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., about the boost in diversity revealed this week among their voting members. He explains how it could bring major changes to which musical artists win Grammys starting next year. ? And bird-watcher Christian Cooper weighs in on the debate among birders on the post-2020 push to change the names of birds who were named after enslavers, white supremacists, and even grave robbers.
Oct 5, 2024
Haitian-American Member of Congress Reacts to Anti-immigrant Smears First Of All with Victor Blackwell
Former President Trump’s rhetoric about Haitians is sparking real fear among the immigrant community. Victor gets reaction from Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, who is the only Haitian-American member of congress. Plus, the friend of an American Activist killed in the West Bank by the IDF speaks out on how loved ones of Aysenur Eygi want the Biden Administration to respond. Later, Victor meets up with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz as they tour a new exhibit in Atlanta featuring their expansive art collection. And Victor pays tribute to Frankie Beverly with the help of a close friend of the iconic soul singer.
Sep 14, 2024
Plea for Univ. Of South Carolina to Cancel Harris “Roast” First Of All with Victor Blackwell
The University of South Carolina says that they cannot cancel an event billed as a roast of Kamala Harris. Organizers include a founder of the proud boys. Advertisements for the event are vile. The NAACP says that they are worried about potential violence. Victor Blackwell speaks with one leader who is pleading with the school to shut this down.? Plus, advocates for reparations say they feel betrayed over a vote that did not happen in California. One of the authors of the legislation is here to...Show more respond.? And later, who is the Alberta in your life? According to director Lee Daniels, Glenn Close's character in The Deliverance is a part of the fabric of the black community, and that's not even the most viral thing coming from this movie.
Sep 8, 2024