• First Of All with Victor Blackwell

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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.
    2024 CNN
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Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • Beyoncé Hits the Trail With Harris; Which Voters Are Still “Undecided”?

    Beyoncé Hits the Trail With Harris; Which Voters Are Still “Undecided”?
    Oct 26 2024
    With polls only tightening 10 days ahead of the presidential election, Democrats and Republicans are racing to reach any voters still uncertain about going to the polls. Victor speaks with leaders of three groups working to reach Black, Muslim, Latinx and Asian voters with information about the election. Later, a historic community is reeling after the deaths of 7 people killed in a dock gangway collapse on Sapelo Island. Victor speaks with two survivors and their attorney about what they witnessed, and their call for justice. Plus, how one group is working to elevate the issue of Black Maternal Health in the election. And a member of the Navajo Nation joins Victor to discuss politicians paying increased attention to Native American voters in battleground Arizona due to the role they could play in deciding the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • “Art is Life” – Extended Conversation With Titus Kaphar

    “Art is Life” – Extended Conversation With Titus Kaphar
    Oct 23 2024
    In this bonus episode – Victor has an extended conversation with the renowned artist and painter Titus Kaphar in our latest installment of “Art is Life”. Titus explores filmmaking for the first time as the writer and director of “Exhibiting Forgiveness, which features his art – and strained relationship with his father. He also speaks to Victor about his first love, music, and how he’s working to help young Black and Brown artists through his “NXTHVN” foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Why Lizzo and Usher Are Hitting the Campaign Trail

    Why Lizzo and Usher Are Hitting the Campaign Trail
    Oct 19 2024
    With 17 days left until election day, Vice President Harris is bringing star power to her stops in Atlanta and Detroit. Her increased outreach to Black voters is clear – but is it working? Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum of the “Native Land Pod” join Victor from Detroit. Victor also speaks with the Trump campaign’s Bruce LeVell about what the Former President’s plans are for Black voters. Plus, officials in South Carolina need the public’s help to find Zelig Williams. The beloved Broadway dancer has been missing for weeks. Victor speaks with Zelig’s mother and cousin about their plea for answers. Later, the story of a Muslim woman in Tennessee who is suing a sheriff's office that she says forced her to remove her hijab for a mughot - and then published the photo. Victor speaks with Layla Soliz and her attorney. And the renowned artist Titus Kaphar joins Victor for a conversation about his art and new film “Exhibiting Forgiveness”. Why he says one interaction after a screening really surprised him in our latest installment of “Art is Life”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins

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