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Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Podcast that examines legal issues and policies, and the impact on women of color. We aim to inform, educate & provide concrete tools to empower, expand and help our community.

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Raising the Bar with Iman

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Podcast that examines legal issues and policies, and the impact on women of color. We aim to inform, educate & provide concrete tools to empower, expand and help our community.

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#Society #History #Raising The Bar #Iman Freeman #News

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Ep 17 | COVID Conversations with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta (Part II) 35:58

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This is part II of my conversation with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta. Tune in to hear about how I'm coping with working and parenting a toddler (with no daycare). We also discuss COVID conspiracy theories, multi generational families, and why the earth is FINALLY happy with us.

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Ep 016 | COVID Conversations with Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta (Part I) 40:18

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On this episode I’m joined by Bethany, Janelle and Vonetta to talk about how we’re coping with this new world we live in. We talk about the local government responses in NYC, ATL, Los Angeles and Maryland, about how Joe Biden and Bill DeBlasio are missing (someone send a search team), Fauci’s roadshow and how Black people went from “We can’t get it!” to being disproportionately impacted by this public health pandemic. This is only part I of the interview. We talked for over an hour. Stay tuned next week for Part 2. Sources: Albany, GA story: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/us/albany-georgia-coronavirus/index.html…

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Ep 015: Unpacking Two Trillion - COVID Relief Bill 26:47

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This past week, the President signed a $2T relief bill to offer assistance to Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode explains a few of the provisions of the bill: direct payment eligibility, impact on student loan payments, retirement accounts and expanded unemployment benefits. Full text of CARES Act Sources: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-03-26/coronavirus-stimulus-package-versus-recovery-act https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821457551/whats-inside-the-senate-s-2-trillion-coronavirus-aid-package…

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Ep 014: Touch ID, Face ID or Passcode? Law Enforcement and Your Phone... 15:41

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Can law enforcement compel you to unlock your phone? Well, it depends? Do you use a passcode, your face or your fingerprint? Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com

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Ep 013 | Flint Water Crisis Meets Trump's Courts 39:58

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The 25th day of April marked five years since the residents of Flint, Michigan were forced to consume hazardous waste (in the form of water coming from their faucets). Flint residents have been fighting hard for justice. This past week, a federal judge ruled that residents can proceed with their lawsuits against the federal government. In this episode, I discuss the courts that will preside over their case… Trump's federal courts. As of April 2019, 92 judges selected by Trump have been confirmed: two for the Supreme Court, 37 for the Circuit Courts of Appeal, and 53 for the District Courts. Thanks to the Senate invoking the nuclear option, more judges will be confirmed at a faster rate. Trump promised his base he would change the federal courts. Trump didn't fulfill many campaign promises. Unfortunately, this is one he kept. Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast Sources: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_federal_courts https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_federal_courts https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/03/trump-capturing-judiciary-alarming-rate https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/04/us/flint-water-crisis-fast-facts/index.html…

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Ep 012 | Rappers Beware - 99 Problems and the 1st Amendment is One of Them 24:12

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In this episode, I discuss a First Amendment case out of Pennsylvania involving a rapper, Jamal Knox (aka Mayhem Mal), and a song he and a friend recorded entitled "F*ck the Police." Jamal was charged with making terroristic threats although this song isn't the first of its kind. Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld his conviction. Numerous rappers filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to provide historical context of this song and rap music in general. On this episode, I discuss what a true threat is and how PA's highest court fell short in giving this song its proper context. UPDATE: On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court declined to review this case. For more info: https://www.thefader.com/2019/04/15/jamal-knox-supreme-court-case-mayhem-mal-update-pittsburgh Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com Sources: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/knox-v-pennsylvania/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zma8ax/rappers-are-defending-their-right-to-anti-cop-lyrics-in-the-supreme-court https://harvardlawreview.org/2019/03/commonwealth-v-knox/…

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Ep 011 | Using Data and Algorithms to Further Oppress: Recapping Data for Black Lives II Conference 36:16

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Early this year I had the opportunity to attend Data for Black Lives II Conference. Data for Black Lives is a group of activists, organizers, and mathematicians committed to the mission of using data science to create concrete and measurable change in the lives of Black people. The conference focused on the role that data and technology have played in Black communities. You do not want to miss this episode! Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com Sources: Meredith Broussard's Book: Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World . Yeshimabeit’s open letter to Facebook: https://medium.com/@YESHICAN/an-open-letter-to-facebook-from-the-data-for-black-lives-movement-81e693c6b46c Article about Ring's Neighborhood App: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/evkgpw/smart-doorbell-company-ring-is-working-with-cops-to-report-suspicious-people-and-activities Chicago Gang Database: https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/chicago-police-gang-database-toni-preckwinkle-macarthur-justice-center/ Georgetown's Center on Privacy and Technology Perpetual Lineup report : https://www.perpetuallineup.org/ Not Ready for Takeoff: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/privacy-technology-center/publications/not-ready-for-takeoff/ Real ID Database: https://www.eff.org/issues/real-id Buzzfeed article on Scanning Your Face At 20 Top Airports : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/daveyalba/these-documents-reveal-the-governments-detailed-plan-for Algorithmic Justice League: https://www.ajlunited.org/…

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Bonus Episode | Shutdowns, Refund Checks and SNAP 18:49

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BONUS episode to explain why certain federal employees are working and getting paid, while others are working and don’t know when they will receive a paycheck. I also talk about why the workers that process income tax refunds should NOT be called back into work and if this shutdown continues, families may not receive their SNAP benefits. Sources: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/266/IRS-Lapse-in-Appropriations-Contingency-Plan_Nonfiling-Season_2018-12-03.pdf http://www.crfb.org/blogs/appropriations-watch-fy-2019 RTB Links Website Instagram Facebook…

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Ep 010 | Jumping Turnstiles and Breaking Windows 25:38

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This episode focuses on DC and NYC's recent decision to decriminalize subway fare evasion. I talk about the broader theory that started the criminalization of minor acts, the Broken Window Theory of Policing and why it is administered unfairly. Finally, why intrusive policing DOES NOT WORK! (I said it loud for the people in the back.) Sources: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/the-problem-with-broken-windows-policing/ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/nyregion/subway-fare-beating-new-york.html?module=inline https://www.washlaw.org/pdf/2018_09_13_unfair_disparity_fair_evasion_enforcement_report.PDF https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1982/03/broken-windows/304465/ RTB Links Website Instagram Facebook…

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Bonus Episode | IT'S ABOUT TIME! Anti-Lynching Law + Abrams Files Suit 8:47

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Quickie Bonus Episode covering updates to Episdoes 4 and 7/9. The Senate FINALLY passes the Anti-Lynching bill and Stacey Abrams files suit in District Court to rectify Georgia's horrible electoral process. To download the guide and my reflections on 2018, visit: https://www.rtbpodcast.com/bar-raising-memos/2018/12/30/taking-a-look-back-on-2018-getting-ready-for-2019…

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Ep 009 | Concede What, Bih? 54:41

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Vonetta, my lively Georgia resident and dear friend, is back to discuss the midterm elections, and why we couldn't be happier Stacey Abrams is exhibiting much needed #blackgirlmagic. Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com

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Ep 008 | Kavanaugh is Deciding What Now? A Look at SCOTUS' Current Term.. 32:13

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On this episode I discuss a few cases on the Court's current docket. Madison v. Alabama - does the 8th Amendment prevent a state from executing an inmate if the inmate is unable to remember the crime for which he is to be executed; Gamble v. United States - should the Court overrule the separate sovereign exception of the double jeopardy rule); Nielsen v. Preap - Whether the government can require that certain people are detained for the duration of their deportation proceedings — without a hearing — because they have past criminal records. Three cases that dealt with the Armed Career Criminal Act . The ACCA imposes a mandatory minimum 15-year prison sentence on any federal firearms offender who previously has been convicted of three “violent” felonies. Flowers v. Mississippi - well known case from Mississippi that questions if the Mississippi Supreme Court applied the Batson rule correctly. For more information on this case, please listen to the podcast, In the Dark . Sources: http://www.scotusblog.com/2018/10/argument-preview-justices-once-again-consider-proper-scope-of-immigration-laws-mandatory-detention-provision/ http://www.scotusblog.com/2018/09/criminal-cases-in-the-october-2018-term-a-law-professors-dream/ https://www.aclu.org/cases/nielsen-v-preap https://www.oyez.org/cases/2018 Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com…

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Ep 007 | Discussing the Midterm Elections… GA, You Know We Can See You, Right? 1:12:28

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On this episode I bring in my line sister to talk about the midterms, more specifically: why State Attorney Generals are extremely important, why you should think twice about voting for Marsy's Laws (victim rights laws), and why the GA's Governor race is the most embarrassing display of racist politics since... the last election. Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com…

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Ep 006 | Discussing Incarcerated Women - Can't Have True Criminal Justice Reform Without It 26:21

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On this episode of Raising the Bar with Iman, I discuss The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, federal legislation aimed at providing women in federal prisons with access to hygiene products and increased communication with loved ones. While this legislation is a great start, it wouldn't impact the majority of incarcerated women in state jails and prison. I discuss the often ignored fact that the incarceration rates for women are increasing in many states while the incarceration rate for men are decreasing. According to the sentencing project, between 1980 and 2014, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 700%, rising from a total of 26,378 in 1980 to 222,061 in 2014. Women are often an afterthought in the mass incarceration conversation. This needs to end today. Follow RTB on social media IG: @1RTBpodcast Facebook: @1RTBpodcast www.rtbpodcast.com Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/incarcerated-women-need-dignity-freedom-more-free-tampons-ncna854631 https://wtop.com/maryland/2018/03/no-tampons-in-prison-metoo-helps-shine-light-on-issue/ https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1524/text https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cory-booker-and-elizabeth-warren-want-to-treat-women-in-prison-like-human-beings_us_5964cce5e4b005b0fdc84b00 https://storage.googleapis.com/vera-web-assets/downloads/Publications/overlooked-women-and-jails-report/legacy_downloads/overlooked-women-and-jails-fact-sheet.pdf https://www.sentencingproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Incarcerated-Women-and-Girls.pdf https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/women_overtime.html…

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Ep 005 | Can Black Prosecutors Change the System + Rest in Peace, Botham Jean 32:41

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