First & Foremost

By: First & Foremost
  • Summary

  • First & Foremost is a dynamic conversation based show hosted by Kenny and Day Day from The Father's Group. Expect at least two shows a month with the occasional special episode! What will we be discussing? What it's like to live, work, and (try to) relax in Central Oregon while being Black! With a population of ~1%, the vibe of this town can sometimes put you through it while other times give you deep hope! Join us as we discuss culture, food, the non-profit sector, day to day experiences along with some great interviews of Black Central Oregonians as well as Friends of the organization! This show will often times be raw at times but will also have a heavy level of humor mixed in each episode. Regardless, some of the content may contain some pills that are hard to swallow... But if we have to live in this reality, life doesn't sugar coat for anyone. And Neither will we!
    2024
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Episodes
  • Episode 48 - Aight Bet: The One Eyed Queen
    Apr 3 2025

    Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that historians need to talk about more often.

    * The Ta-Seti (Land of bows)
    * Boxed Arrow Tactics
    * Shiny Cookie Dough
    * Sit Down, "Auggie"
    * Manuel Not Inkwell
    * Mansa Musa = Midas
    * We Took His Head
    * Some of the Mistakes I've Made
    * Running For 8 Hours
    * Roastin Shaka Zulu
    * Amanirenas Held it Down!
    * Augustus Gloop vs Amanirenas
    * Superheros. As Is!
    * Journalistika is COMIN!

    As always, check out more at www.thefathersgroup.org

    Check us out on Thursday Evenings on WBR www.weblackradio.org

    Get ready for Aaron and Bola's new show: http://journalistika.org/

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 47 - SegreGREATion
    Mar 27 2025

    Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show.

    Segregation.

    Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to balance the tough moments out!

    Other topics include:

    * Force Us To Support Ourselves
    * Even Better, HOW the Frontier...
    * One Dictates You, One You Get To Dictate
    * A Spiritual Segregation vs Soft Segregation
    * Pulling On The Ropes That Choke
    * What Capitalism Has Taught Our Children
    * Alabama With The Chairs
    * Hatred is a Consisent Lover
    * Stop Weaponizing Black Joy
    * Jealous Will Jail Us
    * Just Do It < Just Be It
    * Vulnerability does NOT equate weakness
    * Love Will Crack You Open
    * Jump Up Breakfast
    * What Brings Us Here?
    * How Can I be Half of Nothing

    As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Episode 46 - One Button Left
    Mar 20 2025

    YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of everyday life. What happens when you’ve only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don’t.

    The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through the nuances of respect, identity, and the weight of being Black in spaces that don’t always make space. There's humor, plenty of it. A deep-dive into the delicate dance of culture: how much do we share, and how much do we guard? And somewhere in the mix, a bartender's ignorance, a misplaced comment at a bar, and the simmering reality of being the "only one" in the room.

    Also on this episode:

    • Tofu Dog Snacks - No such thing. Straight succotash!
    • Grandfatherhood & Generational Shifts – What it means to watch your lineage grow while dodging diaper duty.
    • Charcuterie in La Pine - They Don't Teach You The Difference
    • Code-Switching is Fading – Black folks are done shapeshifting for comfort—authenticity is the new wave.
    • Teachable Bar Moments - Handling Weird Aggressions in Conversation
    • Yippity Snappiters - What you carryin'?
    • The Line Between Appreciation & Appropriation – When culture isn’t guarded, it’s taken. Where do we draw the line?
    • Negro to Caucasian Translations - Just so you understand...
    • White Spaces & Microaggressions – The balancing act of existing in rooms where you weren’t expected.
    • Self-Regulation vs. Resistance – Some choose patience, some choose history lessons, others choose hands.
    • The Power of Black Dollars – Protests may not move the needle, but economic self-sufficiency just might.
    • I've got 3 Tesla's - Not sure how to get them home, though...
    • No Jefferies - The dichotomy of sensitivity vs empathy
    • White Allyship Done Right – Show up, fund the work, and don’t expect a trophy.

    As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

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    1 hr and 22 mins

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