<description>&lt;p&gt;We discuss the inherent pitfalls and flaws in the legal system and how they adversely impact African-Americans. We examine the web created by overcharging defendants to higher bail to plea bargaining and its impact on mass incarceration, as well as the myth of innocent until proven guilty. Plus we look at the danger of how conspiracy charges can be used to ensnare our youth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Donaldson &amp; Chilliest, LLP: &lt;a href= "http://www.dcnylaw.com"&gt;http://www.dcnylaw.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit http://creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB, Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter: @createtension. Until next time, #createtension.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Apple Podcast: &lt;a href= "http://apple.co/2wBqYHb"&gt;http://apple.co/2wBqYHb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Google Podcast: &lt;a href= "http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod"&gt;http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Spotify - &lt;a href= "http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK"&gt;http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;SoundCloud - &lt;a href= "http://bit.ly/ctsoundc"&gt;http://bit.ly/ctsoundc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Stitcher: &lt;a href= "http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp"&gt;http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;  &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;IHeart: &lt;a href= "http://bit.ly/2h7K69f"&gt;http://bit.ly/2h7K69f&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode Music: Julian Reid &amp; The JuJu Exchange: &lt;a href= "http://bit.ly/JRJuJuExch"&gt;http://bit.ly/JRJuJuExch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Creative Tension

Elliott Robinson, JD, MDiv - Public Theologian

23. Defending Black Bodies - A Conversation w/ Xaxier Donaldson, Esq. v. 2

JUN 25, 202064 MIN
Creative Tension

23. Defending Black Bodies - A Conversation w/ Xaxier Donaldson, Esq. v. 2

JUN 25, 202064 MIN

Description

We discuss the inherent pitfalls and flaws in the legal system and how they adversely impact African-Americans. We examine the web created by overcharging defendants to higher bail to plea bargaining and its impact on mass incarceration, as well as the myth of innocent until proven guilty. Plus we look at the danger of how conspiracy charges can be used to ensnare our youth.

For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit http://creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB, Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter: @createtension. Until next time, #createtension.

Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts:

Episode Music: Julian Reid & The JuJu Exchange: http://bit.ly/JRJuJuExch