Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Copyright: 2024 Uppity Productions LLC © Any use of this intellectual property for use including, but not limited to, training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited.

Latest Episodes:

Single Mother By Choice: Eboni's Legal Lens Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed via Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cash or A$$ Pt. 2: The Diddy Video Jun 12, 2024

Show notes

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Central Park 34 Jun 05, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed via Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t Get TOO Comfortable: PSA for Hip Hop Proximate White Folks May 29, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed via Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's Mine is Mine AND What's Yours is Mine $$ May 22, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed via Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the Sneaky Link Talks TOO Damn Much! May 15, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To Blow or Not to Blow? That is the Question.... May 08, 2024

Show notes

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 Today

Listen to GloRilla

Watch Dustin's TED Talk

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Kink Could Be Held Against You... May 01, 2024

Show notes

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 Talk

Two books for your reading list:

Ride or Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women by Shanita Hubbard

Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Day in Custody Court: Dad's Turn Apr 24, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed via: Epidemic Sound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Diddy to Trump: MESS is Afoot Apr 17, 2024

Show notes

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 McCraw

Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs

Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg

Music licensed by: Epidemic Sound

Trailer animation: Justin Richburg

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices