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.
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 stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. It'll be decided by a jury with no Black jurors. Judge Glenda Hatchett joins Victor to talk about how it may impact the final verdict.
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is one of four Black candidates that met up this week, trying to ensure the lawmaker who represents a minority district in Florida is Black, and not congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Victor asks what their plan is now to challenge her.
Plus, he's alive and in prison convicted of murder yet Derek Chauvin was found to be worthy of a “moment of silent prayer” by attendees of a Republican convention in Minnesota. Victor shares the excuses from GOP leaders about what happened, and the emotional response from George Floyd's girlfriend.
And families who have lived in South Florida's historically Black neighborhoods are being pushed out of their homes. Capital B reporter Adam Mahoney and Miami resident Nicole Crooks join Victor to explain why climate change is to blame.