It’s been a year since I’ve posted anything, but I survived the pandemic, and I’m back with some really great news!! I’m soooooo so excited to be working with Tavis Smiley on his latest venture. He’s back and doing big things! Still educating and empowering Black folks!

At the stroke of midnight on June 19, 2021 – that is, Juneteenth 2021 — LA will have its first and only “Unapologetically Progressive” talk radio station for the AfricanAmerican listening audience!! Helmed by Tavis Smiley of Smiley Audio Media, KBLA Talk1580, is the only Black owned and operated talk station in Southern California!! #Blackownedbusiness BLOOP! The studios of KBLA Talk 1580 are located in historic Leimert Park.

Talk about a comeback! #BlackExcellence strikes again!

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT KBLA TALK 1580!

• After 16 years, award-winning radio host Dominique DiPrima left her show, “Front Page” on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH-FM to anchor morning drive with the new show on KBLATalk 1580, “First Things First With Dominique DiPrima.” She’s the only African American woman in Los Angeles to host her own commercial talk radio show!
• Don Amiche, a longtime fan favorite returns to the LA radio scene, bringing his boldness and brashness to late night talk, focusing on news, politics and pop culture. Get ready!
• Comic and political commentator DL Hughley finally lands in Los Angeles. Although his afternoon show is heard around the country, listeners can now tune into Hughley in the City of Angels.
• A regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” and the season three  winner  of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Alonzo Bodden brings his comedic commentary to KBLA Talk 1580 with his own show, “Alonzo Bodden: Who’s Paying Attention?”
• After an almost four-year absence, Tavis Smiley is back on the air with his own show. But, this time he’s not just talent, but owner of LA’s first Black-owned talk radio station. He’s built a career empowering, enlightening and encouraging fellow citizens, and is excited to bring an “Unapologetically Progressive” talk radio stationto African American and progressive listeners

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