The Black Robe Podcast
The Community Judges the System
The BLACK ROBE PODCAST is a provocative discussion of social issues that directly impact the Black community. The Black Robe Podcast acts as the judge of the system which produces, perpetuates, and protects acts of injustice.
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Most Kids Aren’t Taken for Abuse, They’re Taken for This
What if the system meant to protect children is actually causing harm? In this powerful conversation, the Black Robe Podcast sits down with renowned scholar, author, and activist Dorothy Roberts to expose the truth behind what she calls the family policing system, often labeled “child welfare” or “child protection.” Dorothy Roberts, author of Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World, explains how families, especially Black and Brown families are routinely surveilled, investigated, and separated, often not because of abuse, but because of poverty, housing insecurity, and systemic inequality.
Dorothy Roberts is the keynote speaker at IBJ’s Liberation Gala on February 28. 📚 Her books include Torn Apart, Killing the Black Body, Fatal Invention, and her upcoming memoir The Mixed Marriage Project.
Democracy Tested: Federal Forces and Restoring the Vote w/ Senator Yasmin Trudeau
We are at a time when faith in democracy is being tested across the world. Who really has the authority to make change, and where does your vote have the most impact? Senator Yasmin Trudeau joins the Black Robe Podcast to dissect the shifting balance of government power and the fight for voting rights, both of which shape the future of our communities. Dive with us into urgent questions about federal authority, state leadership, and the essential role of voting rights restoration, especially for people overcoming systemic barriers. Discover what it means to truly reclaim your voice, build trust in turbulent times, and champion community engagement for lasting change.
Why the Black Vote Still Holds the Key to America’s Future: Civic Power w/ Darryl Crews
In this episode of the Black Robe Podcast, Frederick White and community leader Darryl Crews break down why Black voter turnout, local elections, and civic engagement matter now more than ever. Darryl exposes the real challenges around voting rights, how Supreme Court decisions impact Black communities, and why local government holds more power over our daily lives than most people realize. If you want to understand your civic power, and how to use it, this conversation is essential.
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