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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Warning From Black Women on Rising Unemployment
The August jobs report reveals that a growing number of Americans are unemployed. The rate is highest among Black workers, and a disproportionate number are Black women. Victor discusses the new jobs…
00:41:00 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Meet the Black Woman Who Says Trump is Hearing Her Call For A Chicago Crackdown
President Trump is reportedly preparing to send in the Feds to tackle crime and immigration enforcement in Chicago. State and city leaders say they do not want that to happen. Trump says beautiful “A…
00:42:11 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Trump Reveals Request from Beautiful "African American Ladies”; Reporter Describes Visit to White-Only Community
President Trump says he may expand his federal law enforcement takeover to Chicago, because “African American ladies, beautiful ladies” are asking him to do so. Victor discusses this and other topics…
00:41:28 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
One-on-One With Director Spike Lee; Trump and Putin Meet to Discuss Ukraine
Could President Trump's meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin have “just been an email,” or is something substantive starting to emerge after their summit in Alaska? Victor speaks with Retired Brigadi…
00:41:02 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
What Happened When the Story of a Missing Black Trucker Went Viral
Black unemployment rose again in the latest jobs report. Victor breaks down the concern this raises for every racial group with writers Ernie Suggs, Michael Harriot and Jason “Jah” Lee. The guys also…
00:41:30 |
Sun 03 Aug 2025
World Watches as Gaza Starvation Crisis Worsens
People in Gaza are starving. A ceasefire would help to restart the flow of aid, but the U.S. just withdrew from talks. Now President Trump is saying Israel should "finish the job" against Hamas. Vict…
00:42:01 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Family of Jabari Peoples Demands to See Video of Deadly Police-involved Shooting
Loved ones gather to remember Jabari Peoples, a teen shot and killed by police in Alabama. Even after he's laid to rest, the questions surrounding his death remain. Police won't show them the bodycam…
00:42:00 |
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Descendant of Man Whose Case Enshrined Birthright Citizenship Reacts to New Ruling
One family's legacy is closely tied to the Supreme Court ruling that just gave President Trump more power by restricting lower courts. Victor speaks with Norman Wong, the great-grandson of the man w…
00:42:35 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
Journalist Covering Immigration Faces Deportation
Right now, a journalist who has reported on immigration issues in Georgia for years is facing deportation after being arrested while covering a protest. Mario Guevara’s attorney says he is in the U.S…
00:42:35 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
21-Year-Old Caring for Siblings After Parents Detained by ICE, Deported
Flag Day is marked by “No Kings” protests nationwide as President Trump hosts a massive military parade. DC Councilmember Christina Henderson, who is also the daughter of an Army veteran, joins Victo…
00:40:53 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Job Corps "Pause" Puts Lives on Hold Across the Country
Job Corps is a lifeline for thousands of low-income students, and there is bipartisan concern about a Trump administration effort to close the program. Victor speaks about the legal fight now underwa…
00:41:35 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
White Actress Files Lawsuit After Being Blocked From Portraying Black Civil Rights Icons
19-year-old college student Ximena Arias-Cristobal was wrongfully pulled over in Dalton, Georgia recently. She spent weeks in ICE detention. One of her supporters through this ordeal is a Republican.…
00:40:55 |
Sat 31 May 2025
Are the Changes Made After the Murder of George Floyd Coming Undone?
5 years after the murder of George Floyd, changes made in an effort to make police departments more accountable are being reversed by the Trump administration. Victor speaks with Michael Harrison, an…
00:41:50 |
Sat 24 May 2025
Trump on Afrikaner Refugees: "If They Were Black, I'd Do the Exact Same Thing"
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin returns to defend the Trump administration's move to expedite refugee status for White South Africans while broadly suspending mo…
00:41:12 |
Sat 17 May 2025
Mayor of Newark Reacts to Arrest; DHS Claims Dems "Body Slammed" Ice Agents
The Trump administration narrative around the arrest of the Mayor of Newark takes a turn when a Department of Homeland Security official floats the possibility of arrest for members of congress who a…
00:42:16 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Broadway’s New Musical “Real Women Have Curves” Highlights Real Immigrant Experiences
“Real Women Have Curves” is making Broadway history, both in its casting and story. The musical puts the spotlight on a Hispanic, immigrant family at a timely moment in America. Ahead of the show’s o…
00:06:12 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Organizer of Target "Fast" Speaks Out on Boycott's Impact and Next Phase
For the past 40 days, Pastor Jamal Bryant has been leading a Target “fast” over the retailer’s decision to pull back on DEI. He reveals to Victor what came from a meeting with the company’s CEO and p…
00:41:10 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Planning for the Future in This Economy; Mahmoud Khalil's Legal Team Reacts to Judge's Ruling
A new survey of how consumers feel about the economy confirms: the vibes are off. And we know the impact is disproportionately felt by people of color, trying to save for the future and retirement. V…
00:40:32 |
Sun 13 Apr 2025
Small Business Owner Fears Impact of Trump's Trade War on American Dream
The rollout of President Trump’s tariff plans is generating a lot of anxiety on Wall Street and main streets across the country. Victor speaks with economist Valerie Wilson, who lays out the dispropo…
00:40:50 |
Sun 06 Apr 2025
Trump Vows Changes to History and Art at the Smithsonian; Actor Malik Yoba Speaks Out
The Trump Administration is fighting to detain and deport Cornell student activist Momodou Taal. Taal’s attorneys, Eric Lee and Chris Godshall-Bennett, have a warning about other foreign students the…
00:41:20 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
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