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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and

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00:46:23

Let Black Founders Ca$h Out!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/11/20

Mielle Organics, The Honeypot, Mixed Chicks, Carol's Daughter... What do all these brands have in common? Fabulous products and Black consumers who high-key revolted once the companies were acquired. On today's episode Eboni and Dustin discuss the present and long-term costs to Black-founded businesses when consumers boycott. And Eboni says the quiet part loud re: WHY some consumers don't want Black-founded businesses to sell. Also on this episode: How Diddy's narcissism is affecting his children,

00:49:51

Let Me Cook: Diddy’s Bail & Halle’s Raggedy Ex…Again

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/11/13

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

01:06:47

Provisional Ballots and Embarrassment Lawsuits

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/11/05

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

00:54:36

Presenting: Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/11/01

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

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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/11/01

Introducing Do Something! Get Out And Vote! from What A Day.Follow the show: What A DayVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their Thursdays courting voters in the Southwest. Trump started his day in New Mexico, a state that Democrats are expected to easily win, before heading to events in Nevada and Arizona. Harris also spent her day in the two Western swing states, wrapping up the night at a rally with pop megastar Jennifer Lopez. With just four days left until

00:41:05

Georgia On Our Mind: Mistrials, Plea Deals, & Black...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/10/30

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

00:53:38

Whiteness IS on the Ballot: Election 2024 Special...

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/10/23

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

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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/10/23

Introducing Laverne Cox On Playing Dress-Up And Her Enduring Love Of Mugler from The Closet Digest by Vogue.Follow the show: The Closet Digest by VogueTrailblazing actor and high-fashion devotee Laverne Cox joins British Vogue’s Emily Chan to talk about her extensive vintage collection, which includes more than 500 Mugler pieces. She also reveals the first fashion splurge – a bag she bought for a Beyoncé concert that cost her a month's rent – and the Comme des Garçons creation that she’s

00:53:26

Election 2024: This Is A Black Man Conversation

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/10/16

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

00:51:14

Diddy/Jail/The Four Seasons: A Lesson in Lifestyle

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/10/09

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

00:53:42

The United States v. Sean Combs

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/09/20

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

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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/09/20

Introducing Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu On Emily in Paris, Aging Gracefully, and Team Gabriel or Team Marcello from The Run-Through with Vogue.Follow the show: The Run-Through with VoguePhilippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who portrays the chic French boss Sylvie in Emily In Paris, joins Chloe and Vogue editor (plus number one fan!) Elise Taylor to chat all things Roman vs Parisian style. Philippine also broke down some of her best red carpet looks, why she has chosen to not care about aging, and

00:01:25

Maternity Leave, Baby!

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/08/28

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

00:33:48

A Berry Bad Custody Battle Gets Worse

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/08/21

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

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Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams ·

2024/08/21

Introducing Kim Kardashian ON: How to Deal with Challenging Times in Parenting & Learning to Love Again from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay ShettyIf you love this episode listen to our episode with Kendall Jenner next! https://apple.co/3XexK0s Today, I sit down with Kim Kardashian to talk about self compassion and self love. Kim talks about her experiences as a celebrity and an influencer, how she learned to love and take care of herself more so she can have more