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.
Sources tell CNN the U.S. Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier currently slated to honor a Black World War 2 hero, potentially switching it to honor President Trump instead. A relative of Doris Miller, Thomas Bledsoe, joins Victor to share his family’s reaction, along with former Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
A man in Virginia says he was severely injured during an ICE arrest but has no memory of what happened. The Department of Homeland Security is denying his claim that he woke up in a hospital bed after losing consciousness. Jose Mejia Hernandez’s attorney, Carlos Jurado, joins Victor to respond.
A newly appointed judge is facing threats and calls to be removed from office over her Muslim faith. Assma Ali explains to Victor why she’s remaining positive amid Islamophobic attacks.
After a police officer in Los Angeles blew the whistle on alleged racism in the department, now he is the one facing criminal charges. Daniel Flores and his attorney, Alan Jackson, join Victor to react to a new announcement in the case from LA’s District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
And the first trailer for “A Different World" is finally out! Victor shares what he saw at a recent visit to the show’s set, where he spoke with the cast of new students and the stars returning for the upcoming sequel series.