Raising the Bar with Iman
Iman
Podcast that examines legal issues and policies, and the impact on women of color. We aim to inform, educate & provide concrete tools to empower, expand and help our community.
- 35 minutes 58 secondsEp 17 | COVID Conversations with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta (Part II)
This is part II of my conversation with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta. Tune in to hear about how I'm coping with working and parenting a toddler (with no daycare). We also discuss COVID conspiracy theories, multi generational families, and why the earth is FINALLY happy with us.
20 April 2020, 7:41 pm - 40 minutes 18 secondsEp 016 | COVID Conversations with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta (Part I)
On this episode I’m joined by Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta to talk about how we’re coping with this new world we live in. We talk about the local government responses in NYC, ATL, Los Angeles and Maryland, about how Joe Biden and Bill DeBlasio are missing (someone send a search team), Fauci’s roadshow and how Black people went from “We can’t get it!” to being disproportionately impacted by this public health pandemic.
This is only part I of the interview. We talked for over an hour. Stay tuned next week for Part 2.
Sources:
Albany, GA story: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/us/albany-georgia-coronavirus/index.html
6 April 2020, 5:54 pm - 26 minutes 47 secondsEp 015: Unpacking Two Trillion - COVID Relief Bill
This past week, the President signed a $2T relief bill to offer assistance to Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode explains a few of the provisions of the bill: direct payment eligibility, impact on student loan payments, retirement accounts and expanded unemployment benefits.
Sources:
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-03-26/coronavirus-stimulus-package-versus-recovery-act
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
28 March 2020, 9:55 pm - 15 minutes 41 secondsEp 014: Touch ID, Face ID or Passcode? Law Enforcement and Your Phone...
Can law enforcement compel you to unlock your phone? Well, it depends? Do you use a passcode, your face or your fingerprint?
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13 June 2019, 6:44 pm - 39 minutes 58 secondsEp 013 | Flint Water Crisis Meets Trump's Courts
The 25th day of April marked five years since the residents of Flint, Michigan were forced to consume hazardous waste (in the form of water coming from their faucets). Flint residents have been fighting hard for justice. This past week, a federal judge ruled that residents can proceed with their lawsuits against the federal government.
In this episode, I discuss the courts that will preside over their case… Trump's federal courts. As of April 2019, 92 judges selected by Trump have been confirmed: two for the Supreme Court, 37 for the Circuit Courts of Appeal, and 53 for the District Courts. Thanks to the Senate invoking the nuclear option, more judges will be confirmed at a faster rate. Trump promised his base he would change the federal courts. Trump didn't fulfill many campaign promises. Unfortunately, this is one he kept.
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Sources:
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_federal_courts
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_federal_courts
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/03/trump-capturing-judiciary-alarming-rate
https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/04/us/flint-water-crisis-fast-facts/index.html
26 April 2019, 2:57 am - 24 minutes 12 secondsEp 012 | Rappers Beware - 99 Problems and the 1st Amendment is One of Them
In this episode, I discuss a First Amendment case out of Pennsylvania involving a rapper, Jamal Knox (aka Mayhem Mal), and a song he and a friend recorded entitled "F*ck the Police." Jamal was charged with making terroristic threats although this song isn't the first of its kind. Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld his conviction. Numerous rappers filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to provide historical context of this song and rap music in general. On this episode, I discuss what a true threat is and how PA's highest court fell short in giving this song its proper context.
UPDATE: On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court declined to review this case. For more info: https://www.thefader.com/2019/04/15/jamal-knox-supreme-court-case-mayhem-mal-update-pittsburgh
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Sources:
https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/knox-v-pennsylvania/
17 April 2019, 2:58 pm - 36 minutes 16 secondsEp 011 | Using Data and Algorithms to Further Oppress: Recapping Data for Black Lives II Conference
Early this year I had the opportunity to attend Data for Black Lives II Conference. Data for Black Lives is a group of activists, organizers, and mathematicians committed to the mission of using data science to create concrete and measurable change in the lives of Black people. The conference focused on the role that data and technology have played in Black communities. You do not want to miss this episode!
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Sources:
Meredith Broussard's Book: Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World.
Yeshimabeit’s open letter to Facebook: https://medium.com/@YESHICAN/an-open-letter-to-facebook-from-the-data-for-black-lives-movement-81e693c6b46c
Article about Ring's Neighborhood App: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/evkgpw/smart-doorbell-company-ring-is-working-with-cops-to-report-suspicious-people-and-activities
Chicago Gang Database: https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/chicago-police-gang-database-toni-preckwinkle-macarthur-justice-center/
Georgetown's Center on Privacy and Technology Perpetual Lineup report: https://www.perpetuallineup.org/
Not Ready for Takeoff: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/privacy-technology-center/publications/not-ready-for-takeoff/
Real ID Database: https://www.eff.org/issues/real-id
Buzzfeed article on Scanning Your Face At 20 Top Airports: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/daveyalba/these-documents-reveal-the-governments-detailed-plan-for
Algorithmic Justice League: https://www.ajlunited.org/
11 March 2019, 4:27 pm - 18 minutes 49 secondsBonus Episode | Shutdowns, Refund Checks and SNAP
BONUS episode to explain why certain federal employees are working and getting paid, while others are working and don’t know when they will receive a paycheck. I also talk about why the workers that process income tax refunds should NOT be called back into work and if this shutdown continues, families may not receive their SNAP benefits.
Sources:
http://www.crfb.org/blogs/appropriations-watch-fy-2019
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10 January 2019, 8:17 pm - 25 minutes 38 secondsEp 010 | Jumping Turnstiles and Breaking Windows
This episode focuses on DC and NYC's recent decision to decriminalize subway fare evasion. I talk about the broader theory that started the criminalization of minor acts, the Broken Window Theory of Policing and why it is administered unfairly. Finally, why intrusive policing DOES NOT WORK! (I said it loud for the people in the back.)
Sources: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/the-problem-with-broken-windows-policing/
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/nyregion/subway-fare-beating-new-york.html?module=inline
https://www.washlaw.org/pdf/2018_09_13_unfair_disparity_fair_evasion_enforcement_report.PDF
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1982/03/broken-windows/304465/
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9 January 2019, 5:40 pm - 8 minutes 47 secondsBonus Episode | IT'S ABOUT TIME! Anti-Lynching Law + Abrams Files Suit
Quickie Bonus Episode covering updates to Episdoes 4 and 7/9. The Senate FINALLY passes the Anti-Lynching bill and Stacey Abrams files suit in District Court to rectify Georgia's horrible electoral process.
To download the guide and my reflections on 2018, visit: https://www.rtbpodcast.com/bar-raising-memos/2018/12/30/taking-a-look-back-on-2018-getting-ready-for-2019
30 December 2018, 7:24 pm - 54 minutes 41 secondsEp 009 | Concede What, Bih?
Vonetta, my lively Georgia resident and dear friend, is back to discuss the midterm elections, and why we couldn't be happier Stacey Abrams is exhibiting much needed #blackgirlmagic.
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