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Well, that happened. We're obviously still processing the events of this week, but wanted to take a little time to address everyone. And even though we're taking a week off of covering the good pop that gets us through out days, we wanted to leave a few resources for our listeners in case you were looking for some additional support or looking for ways to engage. Take care of yourselves and we'll see you next week!Self Care Resources:NAAPIMHA's Vote for Wellness Initiativehttps://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellnessAsian Mental Health Collective: Asian/Asian American therapist directory Search by your state. https://www.asianmhc.org/Community Safety Resources:CA vs. Hate Resource Line and Network: A non-emergency hate incident and hate crime reporting hotline and online portal established by California's Civil Rights Department to support individuals and communities across the state targeted for hate.(833) 866-4283 stophate@calcivilrights.ca.gov stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov/s/Information for anyone targeted for hate about their legal rights and resources for enforcing their rights: Hate Violence | CRD (ca.gov)https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/ Hate Violence Fact Sheet available in at least 10 languages;https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/posters/?openTab=5&emrc=63cf03344e66a STOP AAPI HATE: https://stopaapihate.org/report-hate/ Other resources from SAH: https://stopaapihate.org/community-resources/#mental-healthFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by

The Minneapolis City Council is expected to begin its consideration of the appointment of a new Civil Rights Department director when it meets tomorrow. And a former Feeding Our Future employee told a jury today about how he conspired with others at the Twin Cities nonprofit to steal money from government child nutrition programs. Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

St. Paul educators have voted to authorize a strike. And Minneapolis city officials say as of Friday, the head of the city's civil rights department is no longer working for the city. In a statement, a city spokesperson said Alberder Gillespie has "concluded her service" with the city of Minneapolis.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

This (Yester)Day in Legal History: The Closing of Operation Blue Book On December 17th in legal history, we turn our attention to a unique and thought-provoking event: the closure of Project Blue Book by the U.S. Air Force in 1969. This project, initiated in 1952, represented the Air Force's systematic study of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), aiming to ascertain if they posed a threat to national security and to scientifically analyze UFO-related phenomena.The termination of Project Blue Book was influenced significantly by the findings of the Condon Committee, a group of scientists led by physicist Dr. Edward Condon. Their report, published in 1968, concluded that further UFO studies were unlikely to yield significant scientific findings, leading to the project's closure on December 17, 1969.This decision marked a crucial moment in the realms of government transparency and public information access. It sparked ongoing debates about the government's duty to disclose potentially security-impacting information to the public. Legal scholars and advocates for government transparency have frequently cited this closure as a key example in discussions about classified information and the public's right to knowledge.Furthermore, the end of Project Blue Book had a lasting cultural impact. It influenced the portrayal of UFOs and extraterrestrial life in popular media and shaped public perception of these phenomena. The closure also prompted the formation of private organizations dedicated to UFO research, highlighting a continuing public interest in the topic.In legal discussions, the Project Blue Book closure continues to be a reference point concerning the declassification of government documents and the balance between national security and public transparency. This event, occurring on December 17th, 1969, remains a significant and intriguing chapter in legal history, underscoring the intersection of science, government policy, and legal principles regarding public information and national security.In a verdict late last week, a federal jury in Washington ordered Rudy Giuliani, former top campaign lawyer for Donald Trump, to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. This decision followed a trial determining the damages for harm to their reputations, including lost wages and mental anguish, caused by Giuliani's promotion of conspiracy theories about them in relation to the 2020 election.After the verdict, Moss expressed how Giuliani's lies had significantly altered their lives, and Freeman highlighted that the monetary compensation could not resolve all the issues caused, including the loss of her home and ongoing concerns for personal safety.Initially, Freeman and Moss sought $48 million in damages, but the jury awarded them over three times this amount, making it one of the largest recent awards, though less than the amount ordered in the Alex Jones case related to Sandy Hook.Giuliani was found liable for defamation by US District Judge Beryl Howell in August, and a jury trial followed to determine the damages. Giuliani, who plans to appeal and seek a new trial, insisted that he was fighting on principle to expose what he believes were flaws in the 2020 election, asserting its significance for American democracy.During the damages trial, Giuliani declined to testify, despite previous public statements indicating he would. He played a central role in spreading false claims of election fraud in 2020, which Trump and his allies continue to assert.Moss and Freeman testified about the severe impact of Giuliani's smear campaign on their lives, including fears for their safety and emotional distress. Moss also expressed her intention with the lawsuit to deter similar attacks on election workers in the future.Giuliani's lawyer, Joseph Sibley, acknowledged the harm to Freeman and Moss but argued that others besides Giuliani were also responsible. He described the damages as the "civil equivalent of the death penalty" for Giuliani, referring to his client's financial hardships from various legal challenges.Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mln to Georgia election workers in defamation trial | ReutersGiuliani Must Pay $148 Million for Smearing Election Workers (1)Alex Jones, a right-wing conspiracy theorist, has proposed a bankruptcy exit plan to settle defamation judgments with families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. He offers to pay them at least $55 million over 10 years, which is significantly less than the roughly $1.4 billion judges ruled they are owed and $30 million less than the families' proposal. Jones filed for bankruptcy protection a year ago following these judgments.According to the plan, families choosing to settle would share a minimum of $5.5 million annually over 10 years from a Chapter 11 plan filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This plan requires court approval. Additionally, settling families could receive all disposable income from Jones' bankrupt company, Free Speech System LLC, and a portion of Jones' own income over the next ten years.The proposal suggests that settling would mean faster payments for the families but would prevent them from pursuing the full worth of their litigation claims against Jones. The plan claims that unsecured creditors would receive more than they would in a Chapter 7 liquidation.Families who do not settle would not have a guaranteed minimum amount but could pursue claims that the court has stated cannot be forgiven in bankruptcy. Jones's plan also ensures full payment to higher priority creditors.Avi Moshenberg, representing a group of Sandy Hook families, stated they are examining Jones's plan and will share their views in due time. The families had earlier proposed that Jones pay at least $85 million over 10 years or liquidate his assets, a proposal Jones' bankruptcy lawyer deemed unrealistic.Judge Christopher M. Lopez previously found that Jones is still liable for about $1.1 billion of the $1.4 billion in debts from defamation judgments, despite his bankruptcy. The court is yet to decide on the remaining $300 million.Additionally, the court allowed Jones to sell personal items on his Infowars shows to pay for legal fees and creditor payments as part of his Chapter 11 plan. Free Speech System LLC, Infowars' parent company, also filed for Chapter 11 relief last year in response to state defamation judgments. Jones' attorneys have not commented on the recent plan filing.Alex Jones Offers Sandy Hook Families $55 Million Over 10 YearsCoinbase Global Inc. is challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) refusal to establish new rules for trading digital assets. The company filed a petition with the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, requesting the SEC to initiate rulemaking. This action came hours after the SEC denied Coinbase's request for clarification on standards to determine if digital assets are securities.Coinbase alleges that the SEC's denial of its request is arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion, violating the Administrative Procedure Act. The exchange asserts that the SEC's approach to regulation by enforcement, without clear rules, is unfair. SEC Chair Gary Gensler views most digital assets as securities and believes crypto exchanges should be registered with the agency. However, the SEC has not formally identified which digital assets meet the security definition, leading Coinbase to criticize the current legal framework as unworkable.The SEC, on the other hand, maintains that existing federal securities laws are sufficient for digital assets. The agency relies on the Howey Test, derived from a 1946 Supreme Court ruling, to determine if an asset is a security. Gensler asserts that this test has been adequately applied to crypto assets.By way of very brief background, the Howey Test is a legal criterion established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1946 in the case of SEC v. W.J. Howey Co. to determine whether a transaction qualifies as an "investment contract," and thus would be subject to securities laws. Under the Howey Test, a transaction is considered an investment contract if it involves an investment of money in a common enterprise, with the expectation of profit derived primarily from the efforts of others. This test has become a cornerstone in U.S. securities law, particularly in evaluating various investment schemes, including more modern applications like ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) in the cryptocurrency market. Essentially, if an arrangement meets the criteria set forth in the Howey Test, it must comply with federal securities regulations, including registration and disclosure requirements. These requirements are expensive, expansive, and potentially onerous–especially for cryptocurrency exchanges that may not possess the requisite infrastructure and procedures to comply. Republican SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda disagreed with the decision to deny Coinbase's petition, emphasizing the need for open conversations with market participants. The SEC took action 17 months after Coinbase's initial request, which the exchange claimed was intentionally delayed to frustrate judicial review.Coinbase Challenges SEC Refusal to Issue Digital Asset Rules (2)Activision Blizzard Inc., a major video game company, has reached a settlement to resolve a workplace harassment lawsuit with the state of California. The company will pay nearly $55 million, with about $45.75 million dedicated to a settlement fund for compensating workers. This resolution comes after allegations that Activision allowed a 'frat boy culture', leading to unequal pay, sexual harassment, and retaliation against women.The lawsuit, involving both federal and state courts in California since 2021, was part of broader litigation that included the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The comprehensive settlement and proposed consent decree will withdraw the state's claims and resolve all open regulatory investigations or complaints related to employee workplace conduct.Activision stated that neither courts nor independent investigations, including the CRD's (Civil Rights Department, formerly the Fair Employment and Housing Department) own investigation, substantiated claims of systemic or widespread sexual harassment at the company. Similarly, it was not proven that the company's Board or CEO acted improperly in handling workplace misconduct.Women who worked for Activision in California as employees or contract workers between October 12, 2015, and December 31, 2020, may be eligible for compensation. The state will also drop its appeal of a federal judge's decision preventing it from intervening in Activision's court-approved consent decree with the EEOC, where Activision agreed to pay $18 million to resolve similar allegations.Activision and the CRD have also agreed to address unproven claims of unequal compensation and promotion practices from 2015-2020. The company denies any inequities in pay or promotions. An independent consultant will be hired to evaluate and recommend changes to Activision Blizzard's compensation, promotion policies, and training materials. The legal representation in these cases includes Paul Hastings LLP for Activision and Outten & Golden LLP for the state, with EEOC counsel representing the agency. The cases are noted under specific court and appellate numbers, with the most recent actions taken on December 15, 2023.Activision, California in Pact to End Workplace Harassment Suit Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this must-listen episode, Samir Kalra speaks with Sundar Iyer, one of the Cisco employees wrongly accused of caste discrimination by California's Civil Rights Department. Sundar gives us the background of what really happened on his team that led to the lawsuit, what the CRD chose to overlook that didn't support its case, and how it all upended his life, before the case was dismissed against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this must-listen episode, Samir Kalra speaks with Sundar Iyer, one of the Cisco employees wrongly accused of caste discrimination by California's Civil Rights Department. Sundar gives us the background of what really happened on his team that led to the lawsuit, what the CRD chose to overlook that didn't support its case, and how it all upended his life, before the case was dismissed against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.What if the truth we stand on is built on second-hand information? We're challenging the narrative around disinformation in this compelling episode of the Moneyway Show. Using the case of Kyrie Irving who was unfairly condemned for sharing a link to a film about African American history, we uncover the ways in which misinformation can manipulate and control our understanding of our own heritage. From the dismantling of the Civil Rights Department to the erasure of African American history in the curriculum, we investigate the efforts made to prevent people from discovering their roots.We also delve into the impact of disinformation on Black identity. Through the lens of different narratives and the consequent injustices in the acceptance of some truths over others, we grapple with the complexities of identity in the African American community. Despite the barriers, we emphasize the importance of standing up for our truths and challenge the common acceptance of popular or convenient narratives. Connecting the dots from past to present, we also explore the enduring legacy of Emmett Till, systemic racism, and their relevance today.As we round up, we explore the power of gratitude and prayer. With an emphasis on acknowledging and appreciating the small blessings in our lives, we remind listeners of the crucial role that gratitude plays in our well-being. Thank you for tuning in to the Moneyway Show, where we continue to challenge narratives, seek the truth, and stand firm in our identities. We hope you find this episode as enlightening as it is inspiring.Support the Show.The C. J Moneyway Showc.jmoneyway@gmail.comFacebook: Author Corwin JohnsonInstagram: c.j_moneywayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c-j-moneyway-show/id1707761906https://open.spotify.com/show/4khDpzlfVZCnyZ7mBuC4U1?si=kNrejibvQH-X3dOpRmu6AAhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVMwsp-9xLNaTBO4U97He0Ct_HldYbnAp&si=bmlctXwgxJe0cjzdWhether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring author, or just someone looking for a dose of motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The CJ Moneyway Show on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us bring you more amazing guests and content each week! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-c-j-moneyway-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The City of Minneapolis is seeking applicants for the new 15-member Community Commission on PoliceOversight, which will convene for the first time in late April. Joining us to talk about that is AlberderGillespie. She's the director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department

The nerd community lost a very talented actress. Blizzard paid a hefty fine but in the end it was just pocket change for them and the grammy goes to ... http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ https://www.patreon.com/joystickandmouse Show Notes Acclaimed actress Annie Wersching has passed away at the age of 45 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was best known for her role as Renee Walker in 24 but as I found out, she was alost the voice of Tess in the original The Last of Us video game.  https://www.ign.com/articles/annie-wersching-the-last-of-us-game-and-24-actress-dies-at-45 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1156709/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Activision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the company broke government rules on whistleblower protection and investor disclosure. The SEC launched an investigation into the World of Warcraft and Call of Duty publisher months after California's Civil Rights Department, previously called the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, filed its sexual harassment lawsuit lawsuit in 2021. https://www.polygon.com/23584578/activision-blizzard-sec-settlement Activision Blizzard has released fourth quarter financial results for the year of 2022, announcing record-breaking quarterly net bookings and the highest quarterly net bookings to date reported by Blizzard https://www.wowhead.com/news/activision-blizzard-fourth-quarter-2022-financial-results-record-breaking-growth-331344?webhook For the first time the Grammys had a category for music in a video game. This years innaugral award once again confirmed, just like the Oscars do every year, that the organizations that present these awards have no clue what america is really watching or listening to. We did learn though that Randy Rainbow (yes, that's really his name) does not play video games. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grammy-awards-listen-to-nominees-for-best-score-for-video-games-2022/ https://www.grammy.com/videos/assassins-creed-wins-best-score-soundtrack-video-games-interactive-media-2023-grammys-premiere-ceremony https://kotaku.com/grammy-grammys-video-game-score-soundtrack-valhalla-1850076648  

(Airdate 2/6/23) Capri Maddox, Esq., Executive Director of the LA Civil Rights Dept.Capri Maddox is the first Executive Director of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and EquityDepartment (LA Civil Rights). LA Civil Rights recently launched its Peace and Healing Centers program, operating in nine at-risk communities across the city. For help with a discrimination case, info on commissions including Reparations, access to Peace and Healing Centers or to participate in L.A. is for Everyone please call (213) 978-1845 or email humanandcivilrights@lacity.org

(Airdate 9/8/22) Capri Maddox is the first Executive Director of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights). Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Ms. Maddox to the position in February 2020 to address systemic racism and bias in the areas of commerce, education, employment, and housing. www.civilandhumanrights.lacity.org

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SEASON 2: EP. 4 Story of Ebone Woods Theme: Your Intuition is Your Best Guide On this episode, Jennifer interviews well-accomplished attorney for the U.S Department of Education in the Civil Rights Department and her soul-sister Ebone Woods. For the first time, Ebone publicly discusses her childhood, growing up in a single-family home, being a victim of molestation by her step brother and how she reached a place of self-love, deep healing, and finding her purpose to be the voice of the voiceless for children both in her career and her personal life. This episode concludes with a guided meditation focused on the theme of the interview.

Welcome back to another Ladies Who Law School Podcast episode! On this week's episode, the ladies talk to Jasmin Robinson, a Future Lawyer Activist, Coach,  Writer, Consultant & Entrepreneurship Attorney. She is the creator of the brand - 5% of lawyers are black — and she does everything In her power to help increase that! Jas has helped and raised over 2.2 million in scholarship to help get future lawyers to law school!! Jas went to Mercer Law School and she talks about why she chose to go there! She uses a good line in reference her experience with to the other law schools she didn’t get into, “rejection is redirection” we all have to remember that one! Jas shared her accomplishments: graduating with honors, she made the deans list 1st and last semester of law school! She also shares her struggles: learning discipline- this level of studying and discipline needed to be successful in law school! cue Ciara’s Level Up! In true Jas fashion, she worked her booty off in law school. She did 5-6 different internship while in law school, including  at U.S. Department of Education in the Civil Rights Department. Jas shares her Bar Prep experience with us, she was a Barbri rep. and that helped keep her accountable. Then listen to what happened 2 weeks before she took the bar. She also talks about the *Barbri tracker* -- don’t let it get you down, keep up the hard work and KEEP LEARNING from your mistakes! While waiting for her results she worked as a recruiter at Mercer then after she found out she passed she started at a family law firm, but realized litigation wasn't for her. So she focused on Jas Talks Law, listen to find out the rest of her story!Birth of Jas Talks Law — thanks to Mercer, she was a 2L, and was asked by the school to go back to Hampton and recruit! She did a law fair event but of course she wanted to do a little more then just the fair. So she had an event and named it “Jas Talks Law” — 6 years later she has made this brand into her own law firm! She wrote a personal statement work book, to help everyone in any financial situation!  Jas shares her experience with racism and the reason behind *5% of lawyers are black* brand — she talks about the “beautiful struggle” — Jas talks about how AWARENESS is what is really wants — she considers this as her contribution to the movement! Follow her on Insta HERE and Linkedin HEREFACEBOOK GROUP

The mid-term elections are just two weeks away and in an effort to educate voters on some of the candidates on the Nov. ballot, we are re-broadcasting an interveiw we had with Atty Duane Johnson-candidate for 36th District Court Judge. Not only do we talk about Mr. Johnson's record as an Assistant Attorney General for 8yrs representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Dept of Human Services and the Civil Rights Department, as well as his tenure in private practice, but we aslo talk Police Brutality in the Black Community, and what can be done to stop it. This is a very informative and insightful interivew from a strong candidate for the 36th District Court Judgeship.  In addition to Atty Duane Johnson's interview, we will be also talking abou some recent events regarding Police Brutality and the Waffle House in our "What Are YOU Thinking About" segment, PLUS we will be continuing our discussion about our new book "Vision" in a segment we're calling "Inside Vision." This segment is designed to be a virtual Book Club of discussion, where we can touch on various insights and revelations from our new book, "Vision."  So, as you can see we have a lot of great things to discuss this week, you don't want to miss Tuesday's show.  Please share this post on all of your social media outlets. 

The mid-term elections are just two weeks away and in an effort to educate voters on some of the candidates on the Nov. ballot, we are re-broadcasting an interveiw we had with Atty Duane Johnson-candidate for 36th District Court Judge. Not only do we talk about Mr. Johnson's record as an Assistant Attorney General for 8yrs representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Dept of Human Services and the Civil Rights Department, as well as his tenure in private practice, but we aslo talk Police Brutality in the Black Community, and what can be done to stop it. This is a very informative and insightful interivew from a strong candidate for the 36th District Court Judgeship.  In addition to Atty Duane Johnson's interview, we will be also talking abou some recent events regarding Police Brutality and the Waffle House in our "What Are YOU Thinking About" segment, PLUS we will be continuing our discussion about our new book "Vision" in a segment we're calling "Inside Vision." This segment is designed to be a virtual Book Club of discussion, where we can touch on various insights and revelations from our new book, "Vision."  So, as you can see we have a lot of great things to discuss this week, you don't want to miss Tuesday's show.  Please share this post on all of your social media outlets. 

In this VIP Spotlight Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, we are talking with 36th District Court Judge Candidate  Attorney Duane Johnson. Not only do we talk about Mr. Johnson's record as an Assistant Attorney General for 8yrs representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Dept of Human Services and the Civil Rights Department, as well as his tenure in private practice, but we aslo talk Police Brutality in the Black Community, and what can be done to stop it. This is a very informative and insightful interivew from a strong candidate for the 36th District Court Judgeship.  In addition to Atty Duane Johnson's interview, we will be also talking abou some recent events regarding Police Brutality and the Waffle House in our "What Are YOU Thinking About" segment, PLUS we will be continuing our discussion about our new book "Vision" in a segment we're calling "Inside Vision." This segment is designed to be a virtual Book Club of discussion, where we can touch on various insights and revelations from our new book, "Vision."  So, as you can see we have a lot of great things to discuss this week, you don't want to miss Tuesday's show.  Please share this post on all of your social media outlets. 

We're back for episode 3! And in this episode we talk about how Jeff Sessions is trying to destroy the Civil Rights Department from with in. The Democrats are making deals with Trump, is it a good or bad thing? And ESPN's Jemele Hill is in hot water with the White House for her comments about Donald Trump on twitter. That and much more!! Informed. Intelligent. In The Black Podcast.