Join Tia Suggs, Project Manager for Dillard University's Center for Racial Justice, as she sits down with Randon Heim—Crescent Care Therapist, Wellness Coach, and aspiring fashion designer—for an inspiring conversation about Black Mental Health & Fitness. 💪🏽✨In this episode, Randon opens up about his incredible personal journey of losing 100 pounds in just one year, sharing the challenges, triumphs, and mindset shifts that fueled his transformation. He also offers actionable tips on how th...
Feb 25, 2025•53 min
Live from the CRJ Podcast: Juvenile Justice & AdvocacyTune in to our latest Live from the CRJ Podcast featuring Tia Suggs (CRJ Project Manager) and Amiyah King (Juvenile Justice Policy Advisor, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination). They dive into the challenges of juvenile justice in New Orleans, the impact of policy reform, and how CRJ is working to support system-affected youth.A must-listen for Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Psychology majors interested in careers in advoc...
Feb 25, 2025•30 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Alfred McQuarter, a formerly incarcerated person about his struggles in life, his incarceration, Inmate mental health, and adjusting to returning to life on the "outside"
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Bro. Habibullah Saleem, one of the founders of Community Champions On the Move about the upcoming Muhammad Ali's 12 Acts of Kindness event, Bro. Saleem's experiences with Ali and you might get a rhyme or two! Community Champions On The Move is a non-profit organization that focuses on the youth in the inner cities of New Orleans, LA. Our mission is to provide mentorship, education, and resources to help young people succeed in life. Our organization was founded by...
Aug 26, 2024•36 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discus...
Aug 06, 2024•25 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discus...
Aug 06, 2024•43 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discus...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discus...
Aug 06, 2024•49 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discuss a...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discuss a...
Aug 06, 2024•35 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discuss a...
Aug 06, 2024•55 min
This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound . Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to these heinous acts. Join us as we bring awareness and discuss a...
Aug 06, 2024•12 min
This week, Lawrence sits down with Dr. Gary Clark, Professor of Political Science here at Dillard University. We speak on the most recent historical events in American politics, how they parallel, the importance of voting. Dr. Gary M. Clark is a political analyst, strategist, and commentator. He is a Barron Hilton Endowed Professor in Political Science, and a Revius O. Ortique, Jr., Endowed Chair in Politics and Social Thought at Dillard University. He is the Founding Director of Dillard Univers...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Gia Rushing with CALM NOLA about psychosis: what it is, what it isn't, and the stigma that surrounds psychosis and mental health in general. CALM stands for Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health. We exist to provide accurate information about psychosis especially, the first episode. Our goal is to decrease the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in our communities by increasing awareness about psychosis and getting people into care quickly. CALM is the advoca...
Jul 12, 2024•50 min
This week, Lawrence and Tia speak from the Delvin Breaux Mental Health Bootcamp with Jamila Roy with the Louisiana Mental Health Association(LAMHA). We talk about the stigmas attached with having issues, getting help, and how the youth in the camp deal with those stigmas. LAMHA specifically serves individuals who have been treated for any mental or emotional disorder and/or substance abuse, with a special focus on the seriously and chronically mentally ill adult population. All programs operated...
May 24, 2024•24 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Junior CRJ scholar Mikayla Weary on her art exhibition "Rent's Due." We talk about who owes, how the COVID-19 Pandemic directly affected Gen Z and how that uncertainty shapes their outlook. Rent's Due is an exhibition by Mikayla Weary in Collaboration With the Center for Racial Justice. The exhibition explores inflation's impact on the Black Community, focusing on Gen-Z impacted by the pandemic. It addresses economic disparity, resilience, and aims to spark dialog...
May 15, 2024•46 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Athlete and Entrepreneur Delvin Breaux Sr. We speak about his upcoming mental health bootcamp, his own personal mental health struggles and breaking the stigma of mental health in the Black community. Our upcoming Mental Health Bootcamp, named in honor of Delvin Breaux Sr., aims to provide resources, workshops, and discussions focused on promoting mental well-being, particularly within communities of color. Through engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and info...
May 10, 2024•34 min
This Week, Lawrence speaks with Robert David, life coach and Youth & Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator with the City of Danville, Virginia. They speak about the evolution of gang activity, how social media plays a role amongst Gen Z, and what would he do with the CRJ's "magic wand." While serving as juvenile court counselor in Rockingham, North Carolina, Robert David established himself as a motivational speaker as well as a life & recovery coach. His captivating personality and abili...
May 03, 2024•45 min
This Week, Lawrence speaks with Brent Bailey with Community Justice Action Fund as they speak on community based answers on gun violence how art can be and outlet and what would he do with the CRJ's "magic wand." Brent Bailey is a proud son of Violet, Louisiana and an alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As the Southeast Regional Advocacy Associate with Community Justice, he is able to build local and statewide coalitions, facilitate educational briefings with elected officials, ...
Apr 05, 2024•25 min
This Week, Lawrence and Tia talk with author Loreal Ivory on her book Who Let the Nerves Out and her upcoming series of Who Let? books. We talk about children's mental health and the process to mental wellness and the journey to emotional intelligence. Loreal Ivory is an educator and author from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is passionate about early childhood education and providing access to resources that support student learning and growth. For nearly a decade, she has taught in both elementar...
Mar 22, 2024•29 min
This week, Lawrence and Tia sit down with Sheyiwa "Set" Shakur, president of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, daughter of the founder Afeni Shakur and brother to hip hop icon Tupac Shakur. They talk about the origins of the foundation, its focus on mental health and wellness, and its future. The mission of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation is to address mental health conditions and eradicate the effects of trauma on our community by providing access to therapeutic resources, creative arts, and...
Mar 15, 2024•24 min
This week, Lawrence and Tia talk to the Property Bruhz (Austin Fleury & Justin M. Lee, Sr) as they speak on the real estate market, credit and debt, and the things that you need to know in order to prepare to purchase your first home Justin M. Lee, Sr., the powerhouse behind J.M. Lee Construction Co. in Decatur, GA, is different from your average Licensed General Contractor. Born and raised in New Orleans, Justin's bringing that unique Louisiana flair to the construction game. As the owner o...
Mar 05, 2024•48 min
This week, we talk to cast members Jordan Bordenave and Matthew Thompson about the NOLA Project's production of George C. Wolfe's The Colored Museum. Lawrence(also a part of the cast) talks about the show's history, the decision to produce this play, and how the play and representation work toward the fight for racial justice. Originally premiering in 1986, this bold and provocative satire presents a series of 11 "exhibits" representing Black American culture. Described by playwright George C. W...
Feb 28, 2024•58 min
This week, we talk to Mr. Reginald Johnson, founder of YORRA(Youthful Offenders to Reformed and Responsible Adults), who was unjustly imprisoned in 1984. We speak on his former incarceration, his continuing fight for exoneration, and his push to help others on the road to healing. BAR NONE by DeSign encourages those impacted by incarceration to eliminate recidivism, dismantle the prison industrial complex and work together to design a just, ethical, and equitable criminal legal system. For More ...
Feb 02, 2024•36 min
Happy 2024! We are back! This week, we get to speak with DU students DeAndrew Thomas, Rajah Thomas, and Mikayla Weary on their experience on the CRJ's Official Trip to Italy this January. We talk about the culture, the sights, and let's not forget the food!
Jan 25, 2024•53 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with Mr. August "Gerttown" Williams, who was unjustly imprisoned in 1968. We speak about his case, his time, and his work with Bar None on the road to exoneration. BAR NONE by DeSign encourages those impacted by incarceration to eliminate recidivism, dismantle the prison industrial complex and work together to design a just, ethical, and equitable criminal legal system. For More Info, visit their website at https://www.bar-none.net/...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min
This week, Lawrence speaks with April Winder with the Southern Poverty Law Center as we go into depth with what SPLC does and how it's working in the community here in New Orleans. For more info about the Southern Poverty Law Center, visit their website https://www.splcenter.org/
Nov 15, 2023•30 min
***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and self-harm. This week, Lawrence and Tia speak with Josie Ashton, a domestic violence activist as we talk with her about her experience with domestic violence in the criminal justice system, the work that she's done with the Bride's March, and her healing journey. Josie Ashton is a victim advocate and an activist in the South Florida community since 1994. As a survivor of domestic violence, she uses h...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
Greetings from the CRJ! On this episode, we introduce you to our hosts, Tia Suggs(Project Coordinator) and Lawrence Weber Jr(Project Assistant) of the Center for Racial Justice as they embark on the first of hopefully many more episodes! This week we are speaking with journalist and author Bankole Thompson as we speak about current events, the upcoming election and his new book, Fiery Conscience . Bankole Thompson is a nationally acclaimed journalist and a twice-a-week opinion columnist at The D...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
