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/COURT

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 McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Music licensed via Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges in a NY criminal court, prosecuted by New York City's first Black District Attorney and tried before a jury of ordinary citizens. But that doesn't mean what it means for most ordinary folk. Though, as a convicted felon, he can't get a job at many places, he can still be President. We've got an important PSA about Leopards Eating Your Face if you think not voting is a choice. We're also trying to understand why Halle Berry's current partner Van Hunt is attending court-ordered co-parenting counseling with Halle and her ex? Eboni breaks down why that might not be the smartest move. And finally, Black men forced off an American Airlines flight due to an...odor? Eboni and Dustin have thoughts, feelings, and opinions. The real stink is some history that prompted an NAACP Call on American Airlines to Respond to a Pattern of Discrimination.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

Arrests and convictions don't have to be the end of your story! This week Eboni highlights a story that shows the beauty of second chances. We're also digging into how DJ Vlad turned Karen real quick on social media and the ways white folks love proximity to Black culture but don't love Black people.An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans—roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults—have an incarceration, conviction, or arrest record according to the Center for American Progress. The Clean Slate Initiative believes everyone deserves a second chance and believes that people should not be defined by their criminal records. Read CEO Sheena Meade's Op-Ed in Essence Magazine.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

Where does the money reside when you divorce? It's not always as cut-and-dry as a 50/50 split anymore. This week's docket is here to prove it. First up, the sad case of Wendy Williams' guardian's fight to get her what she is owed, not only from her ex-husband Kevin Hunter but also from the show she hosted for the better part of 14 seasons! Next (23:00) Jenna Dewan is seeking her share of the Magic Mike money that was made during her time married to Channing Tatum; and lastly, a federal appeals court upholds their ruling in the (40:00) Zion Williamson agent case. It's a cautionary tale of an episode 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 KleinbergMusic licensed via Epidemic Sound

See, the problem is, folks talk too damn much. And today Eboni and Dustin got something to say about the folks who can't seem to keep private matters private, and the impact it can have when things go to court. First up (08:55) Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis's ex-lover former Fulton County special prosecutor sat down on national television to discuss his relationship with Willis - one that could get her kicked off of Trump's criminal trial in Georgia. Next (25:33) we'll be getting into the legal proceedings between Tyrese and his first wife and his social media spiral that didn't do what he thought it did. Lastly (40:36) we get into the very serious allegations being bandied between 50 Cent and his ex Daphne Joy, and the reasons you shouldn't accuse anyone unless you're ready to back it up. Read the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. While you're at it, why not read all 27 amendments?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 by: Epidemic Sound

Lots of questions this week and we've got some answers! How in the hell did some of (02:34) Harvey Weinstein's convictions get overturned? It's all about the evidence. (16:46) Is R.Kelly's conviction overturned too? Hell naw. And since GloRilla refused a breathalyzer, can I? (24:10) Well, it depends...Hit play and let's hold court! If you are in need of a DUI lawyer, check out this Forbes article to help you select the right one for your legal needs. But consult a lawyer, not a magazine or podcast for your legal advice!Get your copy of Bet on Black: The Good News About Being Black in American TodayListen to GloRillaWatch Dustin's TED TalkHolding 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

The mic is on and the takes are hot this week! As the divorce of Jeezy and Jeannie Mai proceeds (6:54) Eboni breaks down Jeannie Mai's claims of domestic abuse and child endangerment. And you know we're covering all things Diddy as his saga continues (22:52) this week Eboni and Dustin get into the SA claims Diddy's legal team is petitioning to have dismissed and the reason why. And finally (36:31) the DRAKE of it all. We're parsing through the legal parameters of using AI in music and why Drake was recently threatened with legal action around it. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence and are in need of resources, please visit safehorizon.org.Watch Dustin's TED TalkTwo books for your reading list: Ride or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women by Shanita HubbardUndiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha DyerHolding 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

The daddies just might be getting primary custody of the kids. Eboni and Dustin discuss (02:43) Jeezy's petition to have primary custody of his daughter Monaco and just how the custody courts don't always side with the mamas anymore (This episode was recorded before the news broke of Jeezy's primary custody petition retraction). We're also getting into (26:27) Honey Boo Boo, her messy Mama June and how child stars can keep or lose their money even when it's set aside in a trust. Then a sidebar on (27:02) Jerrod Carmichael's new MAX reality show. And lastly, sadly, Eboni breaks down the rolling back use of a race-consideration scholarship at (41:08) Duke University and the trouble this spells for race-considering grants, scholarships, and other aid after the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions last year . 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

Eboni and Dustin are back and the docket is packed! We know you've been waiting for it: Eboni breaks down the alarming allegations against Sean "P-Diddy" "Puffy" "Puff Daddy" "Brother Love" Combs; (36:00) Trey Songz recent settlement; (44:00) OJ dying without paying $33 million to the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson; (52:00) and finally the former Cheeto-in-Chief, Donald J. Trump being the first U.S. President to stand criminal trial. It's some MESS, and we're about to get into it!Know your rights: the ACLU of NY has information on their website about what to do when you're stopped by police.If you're in a legal mess, criminal or otherwise, get a lawyer...don't get your advice from a podcast!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 by: Epidemic SoundTrailer animation: Justin Richburg

Eboni: Dustin Ross, my love, what are you doing?Dustin: Just over here buffing and polishing our new, uh, NAACP Image Awards. What's going on with you, E?Eboni: It is time for us to get back in the studio. Look, say less, cause you know I've been ready. Oh my God, the Diddy stuff, the Trump indictments, the Wendy Williams of it all! But you know what, the young folks say we had to stand on a little business right quick, right?Dustin: All ten, twenty toes. Your feet and mine.Eboni: Yeah, yours and mine. It's time to go hold some court, love. Dustin: It is, it is. Court's back in session, baby. Let's do it.

Get ready for Part Two of the recap of the juiciest divorce dramas from this past season! In Episode 26, Auntie E and Dustin into Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman's split, questioning whether filing first matters and digging into custody battles, finances, and wild allegations. Next on the docket from Episode 17 they discuss Ray J and Princess Love's love gone wrong, court showdowns, and what's truly in both parties' interests. From Episode 39 witness Kim and Croy Beerman’s explosive financial clashes, showing fame's not always fortune. Closing it out with a $528-a-month divorce deal from Episode 29 , revealing the importance of knowing your relationship's legal terms. Join us for a sizzling recap on breakups, cash battles, and staying financially fierce! Bet On Black OUT NOW!Essence Magazine 2023 Must ReadJournalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Eboni and Dustin are back with another episode, and they’re bringing you the hottest legal tea! Michael Jordan’s business move is leaving the NBA without a Black owner. Inmates at a Connecticut prison are getting their associate's degrees through a partnership with Yale and the University of New Haven. Plus, the legendary Berry Gordy is taking legal action over a film portrayal that paints him as a thug. Bet On Black OUT NOW! Essence Magazine 2023 Must ReadJournalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attention, jurors! Get ready to reconvene as Holding Court returns next week. Join Eboni and Dustin, as they delve into the juiciest legal headlines. See you next week!Bet On Black OUT NOW!Essence Magazine 2023 Must ReadJournalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. Connect with us:Interval PresentsInstagram: @intervalpresentsTwitter: @IntrvlPrsnts Eboni K. Williams Instagram: @ebonikwilliamsTwitter: @ebonikwilliams Dustin Ross Instagram: @lookatdustinTwitter: @lookatdustin Holding Court is an Interval Presents Original Production from Uppity Productions in association with Dossie Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s nothing new, we just have more data to prove it now: The Feds have intentionally and disproportionately targeted Black Lives Matter protesters and organizers in order to stop the Black liberation movement. This week Eboni and Dustin go all the way in analyzing the report and its similarities to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and the assassination of Fred Hampton. Plus, we get into the drama surrounding Beyonce & Jay-Z’s Basquiat debacle, Dustin explains those damn milk crates to Eboni, and the absolute dumpster fire of damning testimony about R. Kelly and Aaliyah during the first week of trial for R. Kelly.Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As always, this episode runs the gamut of headlines: from American Idol alum Syesha Mercado’s beautiful babies being taken from her by the state; to Tory Lanez being BACK in the headlines for some f*ck sh*t; to Erica Mena just incriminating herself all up and through the courts and social media streets; to Tesla’s legacy of racism replete with N-word name-calling and...swastikas. It’s a lot and Eboni and Dustin are here to unpack it all for you. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and subscribe! And reach out to Eboni and Dustin on social media and let them know what legal questions you have. Your question could be featured on the next #AskAuntieE segment!Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please understand that we have nothing for Dr. Dre. He just keeps ending up in headlines and this week it’s because his daughter is living in her car. Eboni and Dustin strongly disagree on how the hip hop mogul should handle the situation - a conversation you’ll love. We’re also taking a good hard look at rapper Corey Miller and his hunger strike for better conditions in prison and Ezekiel Elliott’s damn ferocious a$$ dogs that keep landing him on the receiving end of lawsuits. Go ahead and jump into this episode and don’t forget to rate, comment, subscribe, tell a friend and hit up Dustin and Eboni with your #AskAuntieE questions! Your question could be featured on Holding Court!Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TWHolding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC and Temple & Riot Productions, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Eboni and Dustin are taking a quick break as Eboni visits Tulsa Oklahoma to be apart of the 100 year anniversary of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre, but don't worry they will be back next week with a brand new episode. In addition, in replace of Holding Court we have the first episode of the documentary podcast Reparations the Big Payback with Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow who use their unique storytelling skills and experiences to explore the argument for and against the controversial topic of reparations for Black Americans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick Sidebar to dig into the nitty gritty of all this Britney Spears conservatorship legal mess!Learn more about legal issues and resources related to conservatorship/guardianship situations from the American Bar Association website.Mental illness is not a joke and there is no shame in seeking help. If you or someone in your life is struggling, go to the National Institute of Mental Health's 5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain resource page for help. Also here’s a great podcast Therapy for Black Girls to add to your routine from our friend Dr. Joy Harden Bradford.Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.com Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New episodes of Holding Court return January 13th, but we need to sidebar for a minute about what happened this week....It is the day after Black Americans helped the Democrats take back control of the Senate by winning both Senate seats in Georgia including the election of Rev. Raphael Warnock as the first Black Senator elected from that former slaveholder state.  It is the day after the United States Congress, despite a violent insurrection by a mob of Trump loyalists, confirmed the electoral victory of Joe Biden as the next President of the United States, and the historic election of the first Black Woman as Vice President, Kamala Harris. So I wanted to connect with you today dear listeners and rejoice that today is a new day even while the work today and everyday from now on continues to make law & order mean justice for everyone not just the privileged.Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TW. Music courtesy EpidemicSound.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New episodes return January 13th, but in the meantime we've got a new mailbag question from a "Daddy" who wants to know if he needs a lawyer for his son. We also revisit a mailbag question about "Separated" vs. married from episode #9. Then we revisit the main segment of episode #5, an important discussion from last year when we flashed back to the first viral video of a brutal police encounter with a Black man when Rodney King was beaten in 1991, and the police who beat him were tried and acquitted in 1992 triggering an uprising. The 2020 viral video of the brutal killing of George Floyd also ignited an uprising, and the reckoning must confront familiar narratives from leaders and media that contribute to the devaluation of Black Lives.Follow Eboni K. Williams on IG or TW, and Dustin Ross on IG or TWHolding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC in association with Dossie Media LLC, and presented by The Black Effect Network from iHeartRadio and Charlamagne tha God. Audio production services provided by One of One Productions. Music provided courtesy of EpidemicSound.comDiscussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New episodes of Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams return Jan 13 but, in the meantime, we want to share a special episode "Lived to Tell the Story with Marian and Robbie Tolan" from our Black Effect Network sister podcast Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro. In this episode, Robbie and Marian Tolan join Tezlyn to discuss a night of mistaken identity in Bellaire, Texas that resulted in Robbie Tolan being shot by the police in his front yard in front of his parents, Marian and Robert Tolan. This moment changes the course of Robbie's life and sets Marian Tolan out on a mission to find justice and provide support for other mothers whose children have been victims of police brutality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m Eboni K. Williams, an attorney, TV news anchor, and former public defense attorney. I was raised by a single mother. We were poor, we struggled but we strived and she taught me, inspired me and instilled in me a sense of justice through perseverance, through knowledge! I worked and was accepted to college at 16, then I went to law school. Now I want to teach, to inspire.  I believe we are a nation of laws, but the system is rigged and we must work to restore the promise of justice for all. This show isn’t about the law as much as it’s about how the law impacts our lives, and what we need to know to protect and empower ourselves.  And one more thing, I’ve got the most amazing, smart, sexy co-host Dustin Ross. Y’all know him from The Friend Zone. On this show we’re going to get real, get informed, get going and of course have a little fun along the way. Come join us and let’s hold court!“It makes no sense, it doesn’t fit, you must acquit” - Johnny Cochran clip courtesy CNN.“You go down there looking for justice, that’s what you find, ‘just us.’” - Richard Pryor clip courtesy Rhino Entertainment / Warner Music.Music - Bitter Sweet by Tilden Parc courtesy Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.