Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Mississippi gahdamn! Eboni and Dustin are cookin', ok? They get into how the DOJ is coming for the Mississippi State Senate for severely underpaying a Black woman staffer, Diddy's desperate attempt at making bail, and Halle Berry's legal team's hilarious reasoning as to why she shouldn't have to pay her persistent ex any more money. Yeah, you're in for a ride this week!Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Music license: Epidemic Sound

It's an early episode drop but it's the eleventh hour of election day and we're talking about provisional ballots and why you may need to cast one.We’re also getting into Young Thug’s plea deal and the end of the longest criminal case in Georgia history.Can you sue for embarrassment? The answer is yes and we’re going to get into it with Cam Newton’s recent podcast confession as a little case study.And last but not least, we’re getting into the recent conviction of the former Kentucky police officer who killed Breonna Taylor.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Original music by: Epidemic Sound

HOLDING COURT is proud to share this episode of Teach the Babies podcast hosted by Dr. David J. Johns. Search for "Teach the Babies" for more episodes available on all podcast platforms.In this episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David Johns discusses "reimagining education" with Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an educator, activist, writer, award-winning podcaster, leader, mother, and friend. She is an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst and host of UNDISTRACTED, a news and justice podcast with an intersectional lens on the world. This series concluding episode of the inaugural season of this podcast invites listeners to the freedom dream with one of our generation’s most sought-after thought leaders, policy advisors, and public speakers.  Brittany and Dr. Johns discuss how the game of politics is played, how to stand on business while building Black futures where all Black students thrive, and that there are no lay people in the work of defending democracy and getting everyone to freedom. Listen to Brittany Packnett Cunningham's Undistracted podcast

Look, we told y'all we would be ON IT covering some of the biggest cases and trials of the year. So, of course, we're back this week with some updates on the YSL/Young Thug trial - the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. Speaking of Georgia, we're bringing you another story of Black homeownership that almost didn't happen from the Peach State, and the persistence we need in order to get what we want and what we're due in the U.S. of A.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Original music by: Epidemic Sound

Eboni is flying solo on this episode to get a few things off her chest about a recent WSJ article. If we're going to talk about the upcoming election then we have to talk about identity. And if we're going to talk about identity, then we have to talk about Whiteness and its place in the minds of both those going to the polls and those seeking election. You don't want to miss this breakdown. For further reading, checkout Ta-Nehisi Coates' 2017 Atlantic article "The First White President". Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Original music by: Epidemic Sound

Black men: This episode is for all of us but especially for you. Eboni and Dustin dig into former President Barack Obama's recent...shall we say, admonishment, of Black men who are on the fence or thinking about sitting out voting in the upcoming election. They also get into the flurry of responses from prominent Black men and what everyone should be thinking about as we are three weeks away from Election Day. Also, on this week's docket - NYC Mayor Eric Adams' recent indictment and what it's looking like for shamed mayor. And actor JJ Velasquez's exoneration for a crime he did not commit.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

And we BACK! We're jumping back into Season 3 of Holding Court like we never left. Eboni and Dustin (and baby Liberty) are all gas, no breaks on this episode. We're starting with a follow-up on the Diddy trial and the living conditions Mr. Combs has been 'subjected to' in jail while he awaits trial. They also get into the saddening but not unpredicted results of affirmative action getting the axe. (It's a loss for more than just Black students.) And last but not least, Eboni breaks down the Young Thug RICO trial judge's decision to deny the motion for a mistrial and why there might be a ton of appeals on the heels of this extremely long trial.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Y'all know Eboni was going to pop out of maternity leave for a quick minute to dig into arrest and Grand Jury indictment of Sean "Diddy" Combs this week!Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Eboni had a baby girl!  So we're going to take a little maternity leave. New episodes of Holding Court will return Wednesday, October 9th.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic SoundCheck out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURTHead to FACTORMEALS.com/holdingcourt50 and use code holdingcourt50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. 

Sometimes the best you've ever had can, in fact, become the worst you've ever had. And to illustrate - Eboni and Dustin break down the latest in the co-parenting counseling saga of our fave - Halle Berry - and her ex, Olivier Martinez. Also on this episode we get into the Supreme Court reforms President Biden is proposing in one of his most audacious acts as President. And last, what in the world is going on with Don Lemon, Elon Musk and the lawsuit heard 'round Beyonce's internet? Eboni breaks it all the way down for you.  If you or someone you know is NOT registered to vote please visit vote.org for all the information you need on getting registered! Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURTHead to FACTORMEALS.com/holdingcourt50 and use code holdingcourt50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. 

The National Association of Black Farmers has pulled out a major financial win in the fight against decades of discrimination and Eboni and Dustin are breaking it down for you on this episode. Learn more from Julius Tillery founder of Black Cotton and John Boyd, Jr. to learn more about Black farming in America today.We're also getting into the Cardi B and Offset of it all - the pregnancy announcement and the divorce filing that sources say is actually going to happen this time. Last but not least on the docket, we're discussing the recent upheaval at the NABJ and the very real dangers of platforming the wrong people.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURTHead to FACTORMEALS.com/holdingcourt50 and use code holdingcourt50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. 

If there's one thing we're going to cover it's the money of it all $$$ and this week's episode is all about that green. Eboni and Dustin get into the money-related lawsuits that the GOP may bring against the Biden/Harris administration AND the reasons why it won't work. They also dribble over to the NBA to break down why everybody is suing them lately. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURT

Black women are leading the charge in support of Kamala Harris with White women following closely behind and millions raised for the VP's presidential run. This week Eboni and Dustin dig into what all the Zoom calls and funds raised mean for VP Harris' presidential campaign, what we all REALLY need to be focused on politically, and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act that could possibly have saved Sonya Massey had it been passed. Click here to learn more about The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Click here to listen to Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic SoundCheck out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURT

Daddies, dissent, and big decisions on this week's docket! Marlon Wayans leads the rundown with his recent push for joint custody of his daughter; AOC has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas; and one of Holding Court jurors asked, "Why didn't Biden stack the courts?!" Eboni and Dustin are running it all down as only they can do this week. Let's hold court! Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURT

Politics has been polickin', baby and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts and opinions! Most recently, we get into on the shooting at a recent Trump rally, and tragedy the befell one of the attendees. While we absolutely condemn violence, we also understand why many aren't surprised at Trump's brush with harm. Eboni and Dustin then get into exactly what the 25th Amendment to the Constitution is and how those who want Joe Biden out of office so badly could utilize it IF he's such a terrible candidate (check out Biden's record appointments of non-white federal judges) Eboni breaks down the reason it's hard to prove name-based race discrimination. And finally we've got an update on The Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay's recent divorce case ruling. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURT

Unfortunately some of our faves are going through divorces right now. On this episode, Eboni and Dustin get into triple threat Teyana Taylor's divorce from former pro ballplayer, Iman Shumpert and The Bachelorette - Rachel Lindsay's divorce from chiropractor Bryan Abasolo. We get into all the many reasons that if you're going to get married, you have to consider if on paper you're marrying an appreciable asset or nah! We also get into the Honorable Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson's dissent of the recent Idaho abortion ruling. And she's dissenting NOT for the reason you think...To read more about Judge Brown Jackson's dissent of the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, visit: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/27/ketanji-brown-jackson-dissent-idaho-abortion-banHolding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURT

If you've been living under a rock or burying your head in the sand, avoiding all things American politics - come on out! This week Eboni and Dustin break down the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, and the news (that was breaking as we began recording!) of the Supreme Court's decision to give Trump immunity for some of his decisions as president. Black people! This is an IMPORTANT episode to listen to no matter HOW you feel about the upcoming election. We also cover Draya Michele's recent lawsuit against her ex for allegedly reneging on sale of a house AND Killer Mike's Grammy's detainment turned BET Awards acceptance speech! Let's get into it.BET Awards clip courtesy of Black Entertainment Television LLC. Watch the full telecast on BET.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC.Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross.Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Check out Armoire: Armoire.style/COURTCheck out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: RosettaStone.comCheck out Beverly Hills MD: Eraselines.com/COURTMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound

Whew! Abortion pill access, housing discrimination up in Harlem, and bankruptcies - OH MY! On this week's episode Eboni and Dustin deep dive on the Supreme Court's rejection of a right-wing group's attempt to limit access to abortion pills. And Eboni offers her theory of why so many are obsessed with limiting contraception for women. Beloved and decorated actor Wendell Pierce's run-in with housing discrimination and gentrification, and Deion Sanders' son's rejected bankruptcy case... The docket is PACKED. Get out your notebooks. Let's hold court!Learn more about Black women among the most educated demo in America.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound

Some of you guessed it, but the cat's out the bag now! Baby Williams is on her way! On this episode, Eboni and Dustin discuss all things SMBC and all the legalities that surround it! We're also covering the sad news that the remaining survivors of The Tulsa Race Massacre have been denied reparations and the implications of that court decision. Watch this interview with one of the survivors, Viola "Mother" Fletcher.Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound

If you thought the Diddy legal saga was over, you're sadly mistaken. On this episode, Eboni breaks down just how deep the entire investigation against Sean "Diddy" Combs and how serious the Feds are about it. We'll also explore the brouhaha boiling over between Michael Jackson's children, his mother, and the IRS. (Word to the wise - get and KEEP your estate affairs in order!) And last but not least, we get into the story of a Black doctor who was discriminated against while trying to purchase a home in VA Beach. We'll also get into how her social media influence helped bring awareness to the situation. Let's hold court! Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCrawSenior Producer: Ashley J. HobbsCreative Consultant: Jake KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound