Manifest Justice

Manifest Justice

Two sisters, a teacher and a law student, critically examine the intersections of mental health, law, education, and social justice. Manifest Justice is a Black, femme-led, holistic podcast that encourages you to slow down, listen, and learn about historically silenced subjects, stories, and solutions still relevant today.

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February 28, 2024 57 mins

We're thrilled to close out Black Herstory Month of 2024, with the illustrious Dr. Carey Yazeed, a Louisiana native who has dedicated her life to creating equity and emotional safety in the workplace through narrative and grounded qualitative research. Tune in as Dr. Yazeed shares invaluable insight and tangible work-life tools for our final episode dedicated to worker's rights.

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An episode dedicated to spreading positivity and highlighting the good news that's making the world a better place! Catch up on good news updates, good legislative progress, good music recommendations, good food, good entertainment recommendations, and good life updates from your hosts!

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February 14, 2024 36 mins

Case brief: Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc v. Gina Raimondo, No. 21-5166 (D.C. Cir. 2022). The United States Constitution grants Congress the authority to create laws, the Supreme Court of the United States the authority to interpret laws, and police departments the power to enforce laws. But what happens when Congress makes an ambiguous law? Do courts always settle legislative ambiguities, or should federal agencies (such as Dept. ...

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February 7, 2024 41 mins

Case brief: Murray v. UBS Securities, No. 20-4202 (2d Cir. 2022). The new season kicks off with a deep dive into workplace equity and justice. Join us as we debrief a highly influential Supreme Court of the United States case which highlights whistleblower protections against retaliation in the workplace and has the potential to greatly alter the current landscape of employment law. If you care about worker's rights and job se...

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In our Season One finale, we look into three cases that will be on the new 2023-2024 SCOTUS docket, and two cases that the Court declined to review. From hot-button social issues to legal intricacies, we'll break down how intersectionality impacts cases heard before (and ignored by) the highest court in the land. For our last episode of 2023, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about how to prepare for the legal changes...

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October 18, 2023 37 mins

What do voting rights, education equity, and discrimination against same sex couples have in common? They were some of the most controversial cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. This new episode debriefs those landmark SCOTUS decisions with our Season One framework: the intersection of crisis and coercion.

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What life tools do you have within you? This episode embarks on a journey into the world of embodied wisdom with a very special guest, Celeste Jones Kroner, who has invaluable insight and perspective. Join us as we dive into a conversation that explores how diverse experiences can enlighten and inspire personal growth, connection with others, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.

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September 27, 2023 59 mins

An episode dedicated to spreading positivity and highlighting the good news that's making the world a better place! Catch up on good legislative progress, good pop culture updates, good food, good entertainment recommendations, and good life updates.

If you/someone you know has a classroom censorship or education equity story to share with the ACLU, please reach out: ACLU Share Your Story!

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September 20, 2023 37 mins

Case brief: 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, 600 U.S. ___ (2023).  Legal protections that exist for historically silenced populations are being nullified. This episode debriefs the U.S. Supreme Court decision which used a falsified free speech argument to allow discrimination against same sex couples within public-facing businesses. Join us as we navigate the intricate intersections of law, morality, and societal progress in the face of...

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September 13, 2023 41 mins

Explore how to practice mindfulness during crisis. Hosts Lena and Carlie apply mental health frameworks as a way of reorienting and recreating pathways to reduce your sense of urgency. Learn how to slow down, check in with yourself, and redesign a more sustainable life flow. 

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What do you do when your coping mechanisms no longer work? How do you determine who is safe to call when you're in crisis? It's so much easier to ask for what you need once you've already identified it -- but sometimes even that can be tricky. That's where this episode begins! Learn how to prepare for moments of crisis, or extreme stress, and identify your rings of support.

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August 9, 2023 57 mins

Looking for some soul food? This episode is for you! Join us for a conversation reviewing some of our favorite good news about legislative progress, uplifting social media posts, book recommendations, delicious food, and personal life updates from hosts Lena and Carlie Jones.

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August 2, 2023 48 mins

Case brief: Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, (Cite as: 600 U. S. ____ (2023)).

Still upset about affirmative action being effectively overturned? So are we! This episode of Manifest Justice is dedicated to unpacking the background, impact, and recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action. Debrief this landmark decision in laugher, love, and community with hosts Lena and Carlie Jones...

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July 26, 2023 52 mins

This is a mid-Season 1 catch up episode. Take a moment to reflect on the pedagogical framework of Manifest Justice and the cases we've covered thus far in Season 1. Ground yourself in our season theme (crisis and care), review the United States Supreme Court cases we've analyzed, and listen to a quick update on relevant new holdings.  

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Case briefs: Merrill v. Milligan, (Cited as: 595 U. S. ____ (2022)); and, Moore v. Harper, (Cited at: 21-1271)--Two incredibly important cases at the Supreme Court of the U.S. that will have huge impacts on redistricting restrictions, voters' rights, and abuse of power.

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Lean into a conversation (and respectful debate) about alternative dispute resolutions that allow for transformative justice. Learn about how to build communities to meet crisis, to provide supportive care outside of calling the police/engaging a carceral system, and the barriers that exist when utilizing these alternative approaches.

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April 26, 2023 64 mins

Take a break to reflect on all the legislative progress, entertainment highlights, and personal good news updates from across the globe during the spring quarter of 2023! 

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If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.

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Case Brief: In re Grand Jury, 598 U.S. ___ (2023). In law, when two people share a special relationship (i.e. a client and an attorney) a "privilege" may exist. This privilege means certain conversations are protected. But, what kinds of special relationships exist? When is a conversation protected? How does a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision intersect with vulnerable expression, mental health support, and abuses of pow...

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What are the common practices people think of as supporting mental health that can actually create harm? Why are those practices harmful, and what are more supportive practices that can produce positive long-term results?  In this episode of Manifest Justice we’re talking about how to honor people’s authentic experiences and avoid some of the harms created by our current systems of care.

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Case Brief: Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, No. 20-1076 (6th Cir. 2021). Do you care about disability rights or about how children who immigrate to America are treated? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! This episode highlights Miguel Perez, his family, and the situation that lead them to the United States Supreme Court earlier this year.

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