For The Movement

In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Judge Nathaniel R. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judge Jones left a tremendous legacy of social justice, civil rights, and mentorship to a generation of lawyers who have since went on to accomplish great things. In honoring Judge Jones, we are first joined by the Senior Senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown, as he discusses the resolution that has been introduced to honor the Judge’s legacy

In this episode, we join Jessica Rosenworcel, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission and one of the nation’s leading advocates for closing the “homework gap,” a particularly cruel part of the digital divide that prevents 12 million children from having access to broadband at home. More than half of the nation’s public-school children – 27 million -- are children of color. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused the closures of schools for more than 40 million kids nationwide

In this episode, we join Dr. Beverly Evans Smith, the current National President & CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a lifelong educator at her organization’s 31st annual Delta Days on the Hilllegislative conference. The 2020 Census and ensuring an accurate count and allocation of resources and political power for communities of color is this year’s conference focus. The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy

In this episode, we sit down with child psychiatrist and current president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Dr. Patrice A. Harris. Dr. Harris walks us through her journey of becoming the first Black woman physician to lead the prestigious organization in its 172 years of existence and the need for more diverse voices in medicine. She also talks about her current campaign to end youth nicotine and e-cigarette addiction and their harmful health and developmental impacts

In this episode, we are joined by Travis LeBlanc, partner and Vice Chair of Cyber/ Data/ Privacy at Cooley LLP and member of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board (or PCLOB). PCLOB is a bipartisan board created to enhance checks and balances to correspond with increased government internet surveillance on American citizens following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Travis discusses the threats and opportunities to keep America safe and our rights intact

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brett Rosenberg, Associate Director of Policy at the National Security Action, Rhodes Scholar and foreign policy expert. Dr. Rosenberg walks us through the United States’ diplomatic and military history with Iran and how we got to our current crisis. We also reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s (then) unpopular stance on war as we commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday

In this episode, we are joined by Halie Soifer, Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America and foreign affairs expert. Ms. Soifer breaks down the current crisis in Northern Syria and the impacts of U.S. military withdrawal from the region both home and abroad. The episode also explores how these issues intercept with the rise of domestic terrorism in the U.S. against African Americans and religious groups

In this episode, we are joined by branding and marketing executives, Kelli Joy Richardson Lawson, CEO of the JOY Collective and Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, President & COO of the JOY Collective. Ms. Richardson and Ms. Blanchard walk us through how they got involved in the fight to end hair discrimination by getting the CROWN Act passed across America.

In this episode, we’re baaaack…with the latest impeachment buzz here in Washington, DC. We will get you up to speed on where we are in the process, recent congressional proceedings, current public opinion polling, and how a possible government shutdown might impact the looming presidential impeachment. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

In this episode, we’re discussing what is all the buzz here in Washington, DC: impeachment and foreign election interference. We will walk through the impeachment process, how presidential impeachment proceedings have traditionally played out, and how did we get here with the current administration. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy

In this episode, we are joined by Mr. Donald Remy, Esq., Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The NCAA has recently been a lightning rod of controversy over whether athletes should be paid for their services, images and likenesses. Mr. Remy sets the record straight on these issues, as well as, the vital role the NCAA plays in higher education, athlete graduation rates, and staff diversity

 In this episode, we are joined by Ms. Nkechi Taifa, Esq., D.C. native, founder of the D.C.-based Taifa Group, LLC and long-time reparations advocate and social justice activist. As we continue our series on reparations, we examine the mental effects of America’s legacy of slavery and what role (if any) reparations should play in the healing process. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy

In this episode, we are joined by Jacqueline Ayers, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She will help us unpack the highly-charged and often complicated issue of abortion and reproductive rights in our current political climate. Specifically, how restricting access to family planning services impacts the Black community and our Civil Rights

In this episode, we are joined by Federal Communications Commissioner, Geoffrey Starks.

In this week’s episode, we begin our series exploring various aspects on the topic of reparations. We are joined by Sheila R Foster, Esq., a Professor of Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University and author of several books including “From the Ground Up: Environmental Racism and the Rise of the Environmental Justice Movement” (NYU Press, 2001). She will walk us through the legal facets of the reparations debate using her experience litigating environmental discrimination cases.