Dominique di Prima

Dominique di Prima is a radio personality, producer and activist in Los Angeles. Her work focuses on issues concerning African American communities. Since 1992 she has hosted The Front Page, a morning show on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH. Di Prima was host and producer of the talk show Street Science with Dominique DiPrima for almost nine years on 100.3-FM The Beat. Street Science won L.A. Weekly “Best of L.A.” award, and a Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television. Prior to her work in radio di Prima worked in television for San Francisco NBC affiliate KRON-TV. Dominique has won five Emmy Awards, six Parents Choice Awards, an Ollie and the SAG/AFTRA American Scene Award for positive portrayals of women, the disabled, senior citizens and people of color. In May of 2017 di Prima was honored as "Pioneer Woman of the Year" at the Los Angeles City Hall.[1]

di Prima played Megan McLean in one episode of the television show X-files.[2]

Dominique di Prima is the daughter of Amiri Baraka and Diane di Prima. She grew up in New York and California.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "L.A. Radio Veteran Dominique DiPrima Honored As ‘Pioneer Woman of the Year’". Los Angeles Sentinel. April 4, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Dominique di Prima". IMDB. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Biographical Notes". Diane di Prima Papers. University of Louisville Libraries.
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