Dominique di Prima facts for kids
Dominique di Prima is a well-known person in Los Angeles. She works in radio and helps her community. She focuses on issues important to African American people. Since 2005, she has hosted a morning show called The Front Page on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH.
Her Career in Radio and TV
Before The Front Page, Dominique hosted and produced a talk show. It was called Street Science with Dominique di Prima. This show was on 100.3-FM The Beat for almost nine years. Street Science won an award from L.A. Weekly for being the "Best of L.A.". It also received a Gracie Award from American Women in Radio and Television.
Before working in radio, Dominique di Prima worked in television. She worked for KRON-TV, an NBC station in San Francisco. She also played a character named Megan McLean in one episode of the TV show X-Files.
Awards and Recognition
Dominique di Prima has won many awards for her work. She has received five Emmy Awards. She also has six Parents' Choice Awards. An Ollie award and the SAG/AFTRA American Scene Award are also among her honors. These awards recognize her positive portrayals of women, people with disabilities, senior citizens, and people of color. In May 2017, Dominique di Prima was honored as "Pioneer Woman of the Year" at the Los Angeles City Hall.
Her Family Life
Dominique di Prima's parents were Amiri Baraka and Diane di Prima. Both of her parents have passed away. She grew up in both New York and California. She is married to Guillermo Cespedes. He is the deputy mayor of Los Angeles. Through her father, Dominique has eight half-siblings. Some of them are Kellie and Lisa Jones. Her half-brother, Ras Baraka, is the mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
