Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

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Shyne, Smollett & Majors: A Deep Dive Nov 27, 2024

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In this season 3 finale of Holding Court, Eboni and Dustin take their time with it! Today we're talking all things Shyne. The rapper turned politician who served 8 years for the infamous '99 nightclub shooting. His new documentary has everyone talking amid the ongoing Diddy case and we're covering it here. Eboni and Dustin also talk about the settlement that led to Jonathan Majors' ex dropping her lawsuits against him, AND Jussie Smollett's conviction being overturned in Chicago.

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

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Let Black Founders Ca$h Out! Nov 20, 2024

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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, and the $100 million lawsuit Malcolm X's three daughters are leveling against the CIA, FBI, NYPD and other government groups for their father's assassination.

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

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Let Me Cook: Diddy’s Bail & Halle’s Raggedy Ex…Again Nov 13, 2024

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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

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Provisional Ballots and Embarrassment Lawsuits Nov 05, 2024

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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

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Presenting: Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns Nov 01, 2024

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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

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Georgia On Our Mind: Mistrials, Plea Deals, & Black Homeowners Oct 30, 2024

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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

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Whiteness IS on the Ballot: Election 2024 Special Episode Oct 23, 2024

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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

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Election 2024: This Is A Black Man Conversation Oct 16, 2024

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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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

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Diddy/Jail/The Four Seasons: A Lesson in Lifestyle Oct 09, 2024

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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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

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The United States v. Sean Combs Sep 20, 2024

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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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

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