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The Deadly SevenThe Deadly SevenGREED: The Stunning Plea Deal of Bryan Kohberger (with guest Melba V. Pearson)In this week's episode, Ashley Willcott reacts to the stunning guilty plea by Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho student killings. In our breakdown segment, Ashley is joined by Melba V. Pearson where they discuss the fallout with the families and what's next for the community in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-07-0838 minSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeDiddy's Ex Cassie Testifies about Diddy's Freak Offs in Day 3 of the Sean "Diddy" Combs TrialIt's only Day 3 of Diddy's trial and already the disturbing details of Freak Offs and alleged SA have been laid out before jurors in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. In this Surviving the Survivor special episode, Emmy award-winning host Joel Waldman takes us inside the courtroom as he witness firsthand what's going on in NYC. Diddy's Ex, Cassie Ventura, gave emotional testimony about her mental and SA and the recovery of being involved in Diddy's Freak Offs. Sean "Diddy" Combs, the Music Mogul, is on trial for charges of racketeering and sex trafficking for alleged crimes t...2025-05-151h 43A Moment with Erik FlemingA Moment with Erik Fleming100 Days Later Featuring Julia Ismael, Sean Miller, Melba Pearson, and Dr. Tracy PearsonIn this episode, Julia Ismael, founder of The Equity Consortium, Sean Miller, founder of the Liberty Policy Alliance, and The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson (Melba and Dr. Tracy) offer their assessments of President Trump’s first 100 days of his second term. 2025-05-052h 54Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeDeath Row Before 30? Mangione & Kohberger Face the Ultimate PunishmentGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending criminal cases. Two young men. Two shocking cases. Both facing the ultimate punishment. In this death penalty-themed episode, we dig deep into the high-profile prosecutions of Luigi Man...2025-04-041h 13EASY Community FocusEASY Community FocusCity of Miami Police Department/Melba Pearson, Attorney, FIU Department of Criminology1.Major Simmons and Asst. Chief Butler talk about the City of Miami Police Depart Black History Month event. https://www.miami-police.org/ 2. Melba Pearson talks about the state of the world and new administration focusing on key legal and societal impacts. https://ccj.fiu.edu/people/faculty/melba-pearson/2025-02-0929 minThe Hits 97.3 PodcastThe Hits 97.3 PodcastCity of Miami Police Department/Melba Pearson, Attorney, FIU Department of Criminology1.Major Simmons and Asst. Chief Butler talk about the City of Miami Police Depart Black History Month event. https://www.miami-police.org/ 2. Melba Pearson talks about the state of the world and new administration focusing on key legal and societal impacts. https://ccj.fiu.edu/people/faculty/melba-pearson/2025-02-0929 minSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeMiami Beach Revokes Diddy’s Key, J.Lo Dodges Questions as We Dig Into the Latest Sordid Details#STSNation! Welcome to the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuestsin all of #TrueCrime The fallout surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to escalate. In a significant move, Miami Beach recently revoked his honorary “Key to the City,” signaling a strong response to the troubling accusations. Meanwhile, his former partner, Jennifer Lopez, avoided questions about him while on the campaign trail with Kamala Harris this past weekend, adding fuel to the public scrutiny. The investigation into Combs has intensified, with over 120 civil lawsuits either filed or reportedly on the verge of being filed. These cases include serious misconduct allegati...2024-11-071h 12Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeLast Minute Motions for Sarah Boone Trial#STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… Jury selection continues today in #SarahBoone #BestGuests Professor Jo Potuto is the Richard H Larson Professor of Constitutional Law emerita at the University of Nebraska College of Law.  Professor Potuto has also taught at the law colleges of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Oregon, Arizona, Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Cardozo.  A New York native, Melba Pearson has called Miami home for over 20 years. After receiving her undergradu...2024-10-161h 27Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeSurviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True CrimeAnother Day, Another Lawsuit Filed Against Diddy as Details Get Even More Sordid#STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… Among 120 civil lawsuits expected to be filed against Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs is one involving a nine-year-old, according to a Texas lawyer who is overseeing the reported cases. Attorney Tony Buzbee alleged during a press conference: "This, individual who was nine years old at the time, was taken to an audition in New York City with Bad Boy Records. Other boys were there to audition as well. All of them were trying to la...2024-10-021h 42A Moment with Erik FlemingA Moment with Erik FlemingPolitical Humor + Pearson & Pearson Featuring Kellee Knighten Hough, Maura Quint, Melba Pearson and Dr. Tracy A. PearsonIn this jam packed episode, Kellee Knighten Hough (The social media personality known as “Kell Belle”) and Maura Quint (Campaign/Comms Director, Americans For Tax Fairness) discuss the importance of humor in American political discourse. As a bonus, our podcast law firm of Pearson & Pearson breaks down some recent and significant legal issues.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support2024-09-233h 19TARDEANDO CON UNINORTE FM ESTEREOTARDEANDO CON UNINORTE FM ESTEREOTodo es político :: Mujer y derechos civiles. INVITADA: Melba PearsonEste es un espacio para hablar sobre todo y entender su conexión con el poder. Hoy el tema será: Mujeres y derechos civiles y la invitada será Melba Pearson, prolífica escritora y bloguera, ha publicado numerosos artículos populares y académicos sobre temas que incluyen encuentros policiales, violencia doméstica, crímenes contra las mujeres, procedimientos judiciales penales y cuestiones legales cotidianas.2024-03-1824 minA Moment with Erik FlemingA Moment with Erik FlemingIs DEI dying? + Pearson & Pearson Featuring Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, Dr. Tracy A. Pearson, and Melba PearsonIn this episode, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, Principal and Founder of Stamey Street Consulting, discusses the future of DEI in corporate America. Then, it’s the debut of The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson, as Dr. Tracy and Legal Diva Melba give their takes on current legal news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support2023-10-091h 42The Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Author/Editor Cassandra McCray! Check out my #MondaysWithMelba chat with Cassandra McCray on her book project “4393: From A Ride to His Will”! It tells the story of a Leroy “Plump” Rogers who has been incarcerated for the last 30 years - his pain, triumphs, faith and fight for freedom. You can get the book on Amazon, where it has made the top selling list in the Spirituality category! Link is here. #prison #faith #transformation #author #redemption #secondchances --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2023-04-1829 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Ava's Law with Advocate Cortes Maria Lewis James!This #MondaysWithMelba, the #WomensHistoryMonth series continues with Cortes Maria Lewis James! She’s a longtime advocate for women in our community - especially those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. She’ll be discussing one of the FEW good bills in Florida this legislative session - Ava’s Law, which would protect pregnant women who are in jail - allowing them to give birth out of custody. The law is named after baby Ava who died after her mom gave birth to her in Alachua County Jail and her pleas for help were ignored by the guards...2023-03-2130 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Mahlia Lindquist/LEAP for Ladies!This #MondaysWithMelba, I’m launching the #WomensHistoryMonth series featuring ladies who are making a difference in our community! First up is Mahlia Lindquist, who is the founder of LEAP: Ladies Empowerment and Action Program and Dragonfly Boutique! Her organization works with women who have been incarcerated. Did you know that over 80% of women who end up in prison are survivors of sexual assault, molestation or domestic violence? Re-entry work is literally life saving and prevents crime. Learn more about LEAP for Ladies at www.leapforladies.org; visit Dragonfly Boutique in person or online at www.dragonflyboutique.org....2023-03-1435 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: The Real Deal on the Orlando Shootings...This #MondaysWithMelba, talking about the awful shootings in Orlando of a reporter, woman and 9 year old child — and why the Florida Governor and Sen. Rick Scott are completely off the mark in going after State Attorney Monique Worrell. The reality of what’s behind their attacks is even more ugly. #crime #florida #politics #prosecution #orlando #homicide #gunviolence #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #residentlegaldiva --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2023-03-0726 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Janey Tate, Publisher of HyLo News!It’s the last #MondaysWithMelba for #BlackHistoryMonth! Might as well kick off #WomensHistoryMonth early by featuring Janey Tate of Hy-Lo News South Florida! We talk about the importance of Black owned media, especially now, how she was able to build a media outlet from scratch, and ways to keep millennials engaged in politics.  Learn more about Janey Tate, subscribe to HyLo News or reach out to her with your advertising/marketing needs at https://hylonewsmiami.com/ #blackmedia #blackownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness #florida #miami #politics #millenial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...2023-03-0216 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: All Things Tech with Mike Hall/MediumFour!#BlackHistoryMonth series on Black entrepreneurs continues on #MondaysWithMelba! Had a great chat with @michaelhalltm of @medium.four - where we explored getting more diversity in tech, social media, branding and politics. Learn more about Mike and hit him up for your social media, design, website and branding needs -- take note if you are planning to run for office! Medium Four can be found at https://mediumfour.com/ #tech #media #socialmedia #branding #residentlegaldiva #melbaforjustice #blackownedbusiness #blm #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #politics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2023-02-2238 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: JuiceDefined Founder Tia Doster!It’s Black History Month! All February we’ll be featuring Black owned businesses and experts. New year new you? Is adding more healthy eating habits one of your goals? This #MondaysWithMelba we hang out with @juicedefined founder @missfathiyyah Tia Doster! Topics include how she got on this path, differences between juicing and smoothies, and why she is part of the revitalization of Opa Locka. Learn more about her, and order her amazing juices at https://linktr.ee/juicedefined   #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackattorney #blackgirlmagic #facebook #linkedin #youtube #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #juicing #health #residentlegaldiva #healt...2023-02-1424 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Immigration Issues with Attorney Tremaine Hemans!It’s Black History Month! All February we’ll be featuring Black owned businesses and experts. We’ve heard a ton in the news about changes to the immigration process - what does it all mean? This #MondaysWithMelba we dive into the citizenship process, Title 42 and the new parole program for folks fleeing certain countries with immigration attorney @legallytrem Tremaine Hemans! Learn more about her and reach out at www.hemanslaw.com.  #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #immigration #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackattorney #blackgirlmagic #facebook #linkedin #youtube #podcast #podcastersofinstagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...2023-02-0831 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Author Elizabeth Leiba!Very excited to have on LinkedIn guru and author of “I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace” Elizabeth Leiba! We’ll talk about her experiences (super similar to my own) as well as what inspired her to write this book. We also chat about the importance of teaching accurate history.  Learn more about her and purchase her book via www.LizLeiba.com. #DEI #author #history #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #linkedin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2023-02-0144 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Money Moves with Sherylle Francis!It’s a new year — is one of your resolutions to get your money right? Then this #MondaysWithMelba is the show for you! Finance guru Sherylle Francis gives tips on how to manage your finances in tough economic times and surviving a layoff.  Learn more and contact Sherylle at https://sfrancislaw.com/about/ #moneysavingtips #moneymatters #financialliteracy #melbaforjustice #finances #money #linkedin #finance #residentlegaldiva #moneymoves #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #facebooklive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2023-01-2438 minA Moment with Erik FlemingA Moment with Erik FlemingOn Homeland Security, The Waymakers, The Resident Legal Diva and The Opportunity Agenda Featuring Juliette Kayyem, Tara Jaye Frank, Melba Pearson and ...In this jam-packed episode, Juliette Kayyem, CNN National Security Analyst, discusses recent homeland security issues; Tara Jaye Frank, DEI Consultant,  talks about her new book, The Waymakers; Melba Pearson, The Resident Legal Diva, analyses recent police-involved shootings; and Ellen Buchman, CEO of The Opportunity Agenda, explains the work of her organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support2023-01-242h 24The Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King -- And What This Means for Voting Today!#MondaysWithMelba is back! As I do every year, I honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reading and breaking down some of his lesser known speeches. He was SO much more than ”I Have A Dream”. This week, it will be the speech “Give Us The Ballot” - and how this ties to current day battles on voting and gerrymandering. I’ll touch on the @aclufl lawsuit against the city of Miami for drawing the voting maps to dilute the power of Black and Hispanic voters. Tune in at 6pm - Facebook...2023-01-1744 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Preserving Your Peace During the Holidays & Beyond with Russell Correa!In the final #MondaysWithMelba for 2022, we’re chatting about preserving your mental health during the holidays with licensed therapist Russell C Correa! Let’s face it - the holidays can be stressful for a number of reasons - events on overload, irritating or toxic family members, grief over the loss of a loved one, or politics at the dinner table. We’ll talk about ways to preserve your peace through the holidays and into the New Year. Also, in light of the horrible murders at Club Q in Colorado Springs, folks may feel triggered and/or scared. Russel...2022-11-2226 minLaw&Crime SidebarLaw&Crime SidebarAmber Heard’s Loss to Johnny Depp Contributes to Silence from Abuse Victims: Women's Rights GroupsOver 130 people from various women's right organization signed an open letter supporting Amber Heard, denouncing the misuse of defamation lawsuits to silence abuse victims. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy and former prosecutor Melba Pearson have the latest.GUEST:Melba Pearson: https://twitter.com/ResLegalDivaLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergVideo Editing - Logan HarrisGuest Booking - Alyssa FisherSocial Media Management - Kiera BronsonSUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS:...2022-11-1811 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #Elections2022 Recap in FL -- what happened??In this episode of #MondaysWithMelba…whew chile. I’ll be breaking down what happened in Florida on Election Day. It was a red wave that was completely avoidable but for major mistakes by the Florida Democratic Party. Get ready because I’m going IN - WITH receipts. But of course, I have proposed solutions as well. **I neglected to shout out Marleine Bastien on her Miami Dade County Commission win, Summer Lee, first African American woman in Congress from Pennsylvania, and Mary Pelota, who beat Sarah Palin to be the first Indigenous member of Con...2022-11-1534 minLaw&Crime SidebarLaw&Crime SidebarPhotos of Bruises May Aid OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney’s Self-Defense ClaimPhotos released by the City of Miami Police Department show what appear to be bruises on OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney's body the day after she fatally stabbed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy and former prosecutor Melba Pearson discuss if the photos will support her self-defense claim in courtGUEST: Melba Pearson, Former ProsecutorLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokePodcasting - Sam GoldbergVideo Editing - Logan HarrisGuest Booking - Alyssa FisherSocial Media...2022-11-1111 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #ElectionDay2022!Have you voted yet? If not, tune in for info on what to do at the polls and who to contact if you have a problem! If you have your vote by mail ballot at home, DO NOT MAIL IT. It won’t get there in time (has to be received by 7pm on Election Day). Drop it off at the Supervisor of Election’s office of your county on Election Day Tuesday. Learn more about what's on the ballot and where to vote at www.vote411.org (courtesy of @leagueofwomenvoters). Problem at the...2022-11-0821 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Indigenous Peoples' Day with Summer Aubrey, Esq!In this episode, I chatted with Summer Blaze Aubrey attorney, activist and member of the Blackfeet and Cherokee Nations about Indigenous People’s Day (formerly known as Columbus Day), the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women/girls, and ways to learn more accurate history!  Share your thoughts in the comments. #indigenouspeoplesday #mmiwg2s #history #missingandmurdered #protectwomen #femicide --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-10-2032 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Hurricane Ian Updates and Florida Immigration....In this episode of #MondaysWithMelba, I give Hurricane Ian updates, but also talk about the horrific political stunt in Martha’s Vineyard by the Florida governor that wasted nearly $2 million that could have gone to relief efforts. I break down some of the immigration nuances too and what it means for our pockets. A great org that is doing relief work on the ground for Hurricane Ian is The Smile Trust - donate or volunteer with them if you can. Read more about the relationship between agriculture and undocumented migrants here.  Also, NPR did...2022-10-0924 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Pinellas County (FL) State Attorney Candidate Allison Miller!On this episode of #MondaysWithMelba, I’m chatting with Pinellas County (FL) State Attorney Candidate Allison Ferber Miller! Pinellas folks, did you know the last time you were able to vote on this seat was 30 YEARS ago? Time for a change! Looking forward to talking about her platform, and the big changes she wants to make. She’s a fresh (but experienced) progressive face. Vote by mail ballots go out in the next few weeks - let’s get election ready!  And if you live in the area, please stay safe from #HurricaneIan. Check out her web...2022-09-2831 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Candidate for US Congress Robert Asencio!Amazing #MondaysWithMelba chatting with Robert Asencio, who is running for US Congress in Miami! Let me tell you, there were points when he had me SHOOK! Tune in to learn more about his platform, what changes he wants to bring to DC on our behalf and why I endorsed him on the spot. November is around the corner, let’s be election ready! Learn more, donate, volunteer for his campaign at https://www.voterobertasencio.com/ #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #vote #elections2022 #miami #florida #politics #votingmatters #congress #electionready --- Send in...2022-09-2338 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Lt. Governor Candidate Karla Hernandez!An amazing birthday #MondaysWithMelba, chatting with Florida Lt. Governor Candidate Karla Hernandez! We talked about how being an educator prepared her for this moment, and what she and @charliecrist hope to accomplish in Tallahassee!  Learn more, volunteer and donate to the campaign at www.charliecrist.com. #CristHernandez #Florida #vote #elections2022 #votingmatters #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #mondayswithmelba #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #facebooklive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-09-1432 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #Money Moves with Finance Guru Sherylle Francis!This #MondaysWithMelba, we’re talking about the dolla dolla bills y’all! Finance guru Sherylle Francis will be on to talk about creating a financial plan (yes, even in these tough times) and building generational wealth. t's less about "get rich quick" and more about how to save, the importance of life insurance, and how to leave something behind for your family. Learn more about Sherylle Francis at https://sfrancislaw.com/ #melbaformiami #residentlegaldiva #finance #wealth #savings #financialplanning #money #moneymoves #retirement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melb...2022-09-0136 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Primary Election Updates!On the next #MondaysWithMelba, it’s Florida Primary Eve! I’ll be sharing updates on the arrests for “voter fraud” in Florida, reminding folks of some of the key races, and some of the key issues at stake this election - including the removal of State Attorney Andrew Warren. Election Day in Florida is Tuesday, August 23. Check your vote by mail ballot status, confirm your polling place and see what races are on your ballot at www.vote411.org. Problems voting? Call the Election Protection Hotline -- it's nonpartisan -- at 1.866.OUR.VOTE.  #melbaformiami #melbaforj...2022-08-2327 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida State Senate Candidate Raquel Pacheco!Hi RLD Family, still keeping you #ElectionReady in Florida! You may have met Raquel before when she was running for Miami Beach City Commission. Now, she's running for Florida State Senate -- against someone in office who has made racist, homophobic and anti-choice comments. Learn more about Raquel's platform and what's at state in the primaries and this November! Check out her website www.Raquel.vote. #Elections2022 #vote #yourvotematters #florida #miami #residentlegaldiva #MelbaforMiami #MelbaForJustice #saygay #lgbtq #staywoke #prochoice #politics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-08-1723 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Miami-Dade Judicial Candidate Brenda Guerrero!In this #MondaysWithMelba, I chatted with judicial candidate Brenda Guerrero who is running for Miami-Dade Circuit Judge! She has a long history of public service - learn more about her at www.brenda4judge.com! Don't forget, as we reel from the changes from the Supreme Court, local judges are the beginning of the pipeline to state supreme courts, courts of appeals and eventually the Supreme Court. That's why voting for judges is so important! August 23 is just around the corner - be sure that you are election ready! #Election2022...2022-07-1525 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Orlando Gonzales/SAVE LGBTWe have a lot to discuss on the next #MondaysWithMelba. The Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will have a sweeping impact - not just on women but on members of the LGBTQ+ community. Orlando Gonzales of @savelgbt and I discuss the path forward post-Roe as well as SAVE’s advocacy work. Did you know they endorse candidates? No more "I don't know who to vote for"! Learn more about SAVE here.    #pridemonth #lgbt #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #roevwade #reprorights #prochoice #vote #abortion #podcast #facebooklive #spotify #applepodcasts #googleplay #supremecourt --- Send in a...2022-06-2832 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Gun Ownership in Communities of Color with Lu/Lu Tactical!In Part 2 of #MondaysWithMelba about the aftermath of Uvalde, Buffalo, and other shootings, firearms instructor @lu_tactical and I got REAL. Black women have been the fastest growing population of new gun owners - myself included. In this era of an increase in publicized racial violence (because let’s not get it twisted – it’s always been happening, but with social media we are now more aware of what’s happening nationally), and the inability/unwillingness of some our legislators to do anything to keep our communities safe, should people of color be arming themselves? And, is...2022-06-1548 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: School Safety Post Uvalde with Eddie McGovern/CEO of CERA!Hey y’all, on the this episode #MondaysWithMelba, Eddie McGovern from CERA is joining me to discuss school safety in the wake of Uvalde, TX and so many other mass shooting incidents. He’s created an app that will help cops and paramedics be more efficient in these incidents, resulting in lives saved. Learn more about CERA here.   I’ve been really quiet in the wake of Buffalo and Uvalde because I needed a minute to process the horror. I also don’t want to weigh in without some type of solution. We’ve got to move past “thoug...2022-06-0825 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Legal Updates on Roe v. Wade!Diving into key aspects of the leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade that can have huge consequences for many other areas, including marriage and education. Law can be awesome in fixing what is wrong in society; but it can also be a slippery slope to bad things depending on how it's applied. Just your weekly reminder that voting has consequences! Frustrated? Support groups like Southern Birth Justice, National Network of Abortion Funds, and in Florida, join the Stay WOKE Go VOTE movement! #SupremeCourt #RoevWade #reproductiverights #prochoice #abortion #vote #Elections2022 --- Send in...2022-05-2620 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Attorney General Candidate Aramis Ayala!Meet Aramis Ayala, candidate for Florida Attorney General. In light of the disturbing news on reproductive access coming from the Supreme Court, the role of the Attorney General in advocating for ALL Floridians becomes even more critical. Attorney Generals have the power to advise the governor and the legislature, launch lawsuits on behalf of the people, among other things. Link to learn more, donate and volunteer is https://www.aramisayala.com/ #miami #florida #vote #attorneygeneral #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #elections2022 #cjreform #reproductivejustice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-05-0727 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Legislative Session Wrap Up with Rep. Fentrice Driskell!Whelp, Florida legislative session is over....somewhat...for now. Rep. Fentrice Driskell and I chatted about the good, the bad and the downright ugly that resulted from this session. There are a whole bunch of new laws that are being contested in court, with a huge impact to be felt by all of us in the years to come. The path forward? Show up and VOTE! Learn more about Rep. Driskell -- volunteer and donate -- at www.fentriceforflorida.com. #MondaysWithMelba #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #fentriceforfl #CRT #dontsaygay #florida #politics #elections #elections2022 #tallahassee #education #vote #votingmatters2022-04-2628 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Legal Updates on Voting Rights & Don't Say Gay Law!Back to my roots! Check out my discussion of two major cases that will have a major impact both in Florida and nationally. One is on voting - remember that crazy Florida bill last year that passed saying you can’t give water to people on line to vote (among other horrible things)? The court had a LOT to say on that -- including that Florida can't make any changes to voting laws for the next 10 years since they keep messing up so badly! The second big case cueing up is on the Don’t Say Gay law...2022-04-1926 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: FL House Candidate Ashley Gantt!From daughter of the district, to teacher, to attorney. See why I wholeheartedly endorse Ashley V. Gantt, Esq. in her campaign to be the next representative for District 109. To learn more, donate, and see upcoming events, go to https://ashley.vote/. If you are local, join us on Friday, April 15 (Good Friday) for a fish fry in Overtown! RSVP here. #elections2022 #vote #Miami #mondayswithmelba #blacklawyersmatter #winwithblackwomen #shewillrise #publicservice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-04-1341 minthe JustPodthe JustPodAssault and ProsecutionSend us a textFeaturing: Melba Pearson, Policy Director for the Center for the Administration of Justice with the Florida International University.Is that assault? Melba joins us to answer one of the questions that filled Twitter following the Oscars. Yes, we are talking about "the slap"  but as one of many examples as we try to discern the obligations of law enforcement and prosecutors when a victim decides not to press charges.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now2022-04-1320 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida State House Candidate Dan Horton-Diaz!Election season is in full swing on #MondaysWithMelba! This week we are chatting with @daniel.horton.diaz, who is running for the Florida House. Tune in to learn more about his platform and see why he is my first endorsement for the 2022 election cycle. Even if you don’t live in the district, you may know someone who does!   Volunteer, donate and share his website -- www.danielforflorida.com #EachOneTeachOne #miami #florida #politics #vote #elections2022 #votingmatters #saygay #cjreform #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mel...2022-04-0526 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Meet Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba!Check out the last #womenshistorymonth installment of #MondaysWithMelba for 2022! We had a quick recap of the Judge Jackson confirmation hearings, and chatted with Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba! She is a judge in Miami who is up for re-election in August. Tune in, get to know her, and share the information! Learn more and donate at https://www.keepjudgeihekwaba.com/ #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #vote #elections2022 #shewillrise #confirmkbj #confirmjudgejackson #blackgirlmagic #blackfemalelawyers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-03-3021 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Meet Judge Miesha Darrough!The #womenshistorymonth series continues on #mondayswithmelba! Confirmation hearings began this week for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. While we watch and hope, let’s not forget the judges we elect in our own backyard! This week, meet Judge Miesha Darrough, who will be on the ballot in Miami this August. Learn more and donate to her at http://www.keepjudgedarrough.com/ #miami #florida #confirmkbj #winwithblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #residentlegaldiva #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #vote #elections2022 #judges #blackgirlmagic #shewillrise --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-03-2320 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Judge Julie Harris Nelson!It’s #womenshistorymonth at #MondaysWithMelba! Judges play such a huge role in our daily lives, and it is in the local setting that we develop the pipeline to eventually, the Supreme Court. All this month, I am featuring 4 Black female judges that are running to keep their seats in Miami this August. Get to know them! In this episode, meet Judge Julie Harris-Nelson. If you'd like to donate to her campaign or learn more about her, hit her website at https://www.miamijudgejulie.com/ #winwithblackwomen #residentlegaldiva #vote #elections #elections2022 #miami #fl...2022-03-1621 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Tia Foster of Juice Defined!This is gonna be a fun #MondaysWithMelba! Chatting with @missfathiyyah of @juicedefined about her path to owning her first shop in Opa Locka, (Florida) the importance of small changes for health/wellness, and supporting Black women owned businesses. Tune in and be sure to check out her site - she delivers in South Florida via her website www.thejuicedefined.com and @ubereats!  #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #blm #florida #supportsmallbusinesses #supportblackownedbusinesses #buyblack #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #civilrights #opalocka #healthandwellness #juicing #womenshistorymonth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-03-0832 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Judge Ayana Harris!It’s #womenshistorymonth! And, we just got our first Black female supreme court nominee in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson! But you know I always have to bring it back to the local level. Judges play such a huge role in our daily lives, and it is in the local setting that we develop the pipeline to eventually, the Supreme Court. All this month, I am featuring 4 Black female judges that are running to keep their seats in Miami this August. Get to know them! First up, @judge_ayanaharris. Learn more about he...2022-03-0823 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Discussing Critical Race Theory with Dr. Tameka Hobbs!My guest is Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs from Florida Memorial University, the only HBCU in South Florida. Besides being an author, a professor, and my forever #WCW due to her brilliance and kind heart - she’s an expert on critical race theory. We will break down the fact, fiction and why this is suddenly red meat for a sector of the Republican base. There’s a bill flying through the Florida legislature to ban CRT from being taught…meanwhile, it is only being taught in law school! What half of folks are calling CRT is actually the te...2022-03-0127 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal DivaResident Legal Diva Op-Ed: Bankrupting Racists!You may have heard the term "secure the bag". But what about securing the bags of money that funds white extremism and racism? I chat about how civil courts and verdicts have been used in history to effectively end the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama through the work of the brave sister Beaulah Mae Donald and the SPLC.  #BlackHistory365 #BlackHistoryMonth #securethebag #endracism #SPLC #residentlegaldiva --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-02-1806 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: The Continuing Importance of Black Media with Tony Lesesne!#mondayswithmelba with Tony Lesesne! Did you know that The Chicago Defender, a Black owned newspaper, was critical to African Americans leaving the South to find jobs in the North during the Great Migration of the early 1900s? We chat about the history/reach of Black media, how best to support and its continued relevance today - you don't have to be a person of color to benefit! Learn more about Black Owned Media Alliance (brainchild of Dexter A. Bridgeman)-- like, share and comment on this chat! #BlackHistoryMonth #blackmedia #blm #history --- Send in a voice...2022-02-0928 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: The Battle for Repro Rights in Florida with Jasmen Rogers!Great chat with @jasmenrogers on some of the terrible bills filed in the Florida Legislature. One will have a sweeping impact on abortion access in the state if passed- and it's moving through the process rapidly. What does this all mean? How can we fight this? Who will be the most impacted? Tune in to learn about grassroots efforts on this and other bills that will harm communities. #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #blm #florida #politics #abortion #reprorights #lgbt #lgbtqia #civilrights #elections #vote --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-02-0127 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Big Cases and Bills to Watch in 2022!This year will be major in so many ways - including the high profile trials of the remaining officers charged with killing George Floyd; Supreme Court ruling on if there be abortion access in the US; who will be the next Florida governor and US Senator; is the legislature going to prevent people from filming police officers in the line of duty; and will Florida teachers be prevented from talking about race or LGBTQ history? #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #georgefloyd #blm #florida #politics #abortion #reprorights #criticalracetheory #lgbt #lgbtqia #civilrights #elections #vote #freespeech #policereform ...2022-01-2528 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal DivaResident Legal Diva Op-ed: The "no quarter" flag & its threat to AmericaDoing a deep dive into the concept of "no quarter" -- and what that means for civil rights and racial justice. There are folks out there dreaming of a race war; this is their flag.  #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #civilrights #blm #racism #racialjustice  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2022-01-1906 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham JailFirst #MondaysWithMelba for 2022 honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King! We explore his Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Folks will quote “I Have a Dream”…but Dr. King kept it real and shared some inconvenient truths in his letter. Check it out! I'm live on Monday at 6pm on @facebookapp Live & @youtube live Later in the week on @resident_legal_diva IGTV and as a podcast on @apple @spotify @googleplay @anchor.fm #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #drking #ihaveadream #letterfromabirminghamjail #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr #civilrights #blackexcellence --- S...2022-01-1836 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Diving into Recent Verdicts!Here's my final #MondaysWithMelba for 2021! I get into the Rittenhouse verdict vs the McDaniel verdict in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. I also cover the use of civil law suits to fight back against racism. Sound off in the comments -- including what topics you'd like to see me cover in future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-12-0118 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Chef & Epidemiologist Vidya Maharaj of Diya MiamiHave you ever met an executive chef who is also a scientist?? Check out my #MondaysWithMelba with Vidya Maharaj, MPH, CSSGB where we talked about staying safe from #COVID19 over the holidays, her amazing spot @diyamiami in Miami Beach influenced by her family's Trinidadian heritage (which we share!), and easy ways to accommodate vegans/vegetarians at your holiday table with more than a salad! Baked stuffed pumpkin? Yummy!! And that's just one recipe! We also talked about women's empowerment and the importance of supporting each other. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2021-12-0139 minEveryday InjusticeEveryday InjusticeEveryday Injustice Podcast Episode 132: Former Miami Prosecutorial Candidate Melba PearsonIn 2020, Melba Pearson ran to attempt to unseat, unsuccessfully the 27 year incumbent prosecutor of Miami-Dade County. Now she is policy director of the FIU project that pushes for data transparency in prosecution, demonstrating racial disparities in the criminal legal system. Pearson discusses her campaign to reform the criminal legal system in Miami-Dade – including racial disparities and the fight against mass incarceration as well as discussing the need for transparency in prosecution.2021-11-2943 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Kyle Rittenhouse & Alec BaldwinDiscussing the bombshell ruling in the Kyle Rittenhouse case -- where the judge did not allow the use of the word "victims" but allowed "rioters/looters/arsonists" depending on what the evidence shows. I also dive into whether or not Alec Baldwin will face charges for the accidental shooting on the movie set of "Rust".  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-11-0711 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Black Women, Health and Domestic Violence!On this #MondaysWithMelba check out the great chat I had with two amazing female practitioners on the barriers women of color face when it comes to health care. @thehealingplace_pllc Yolande McCray and @milahdatwoman Kamilah Cross broke down why mental health is so important. Both are accepting clients for therapy so hit them up! Also, Black women in the US face higher rates of mortality in giving birth, and are more likely to die at the hands of their intimate partners. If this applies to you, do not suffer in silence. There are resources to help you...2021-10-2737 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal DivaMondays With Melba: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with Curtis Osceola, Esq | Miccosukee Tribal MemberChatting with Curtis Osceola, an attorney and member of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida! We get into the plight of missing Indigenous women in the wake of Gabby Petito, why Columbus was not such a great guy, the present day legal struggles to be able to have a say in their destiny, and ways to learn more about our Indigenous friends!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-10-2032 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: City of Miami Beach Commission Candidate Raquel Pacheco!Continuing with local elections, see my interview with City of Miami Beach Commission Candidate Raquel Pacheco! As a fellow Miami Beach resident, the drama that has occurred between welcoming visitors of color vs other tourists weighs heavily on my mind. We need real leadership who will make sure everyone is welcome to enjoy all that South Beach has to offer, not just some. Learn more about Raquel and why supporting her was an absolute no brainer - #ShesTheChange! Her website is here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-10-1929 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: City of Miami Commission Candidate Mike Hepburn!Hey y'all, so many folks forget about down ballot elections, despite these offices affecting our daily lives the most. Meet City of Miami Commission Candidate for District 5 Michael Hepburn, and see why his platform was so fire that I endorsed him on the spot! Learn more about him here. Local elections are on November 2 -- vote by mail, in person early or on Election Day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-10-1238 minThe Resident Legal DivaThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Police Brutality, Whistleblowing & Prison Abuse of WomenOn this episode, we dive into updates on the Tamir Rice and Breonna Taylor cases, explore Rebekah Jones claim of being a whistleblower against the Florida governor's publishing of COVID19 numbers, and the systemic abuse of women incarcerated at Lowell Prison in Central Florida.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melba-v-pearson/message2021-10-0630 minTalk About It with Emmy the WriterTalk About It with Emmy the WriterEpisode 7: Powerful Black Female - Melba Pearson-MechamToday we sit and talk with Mrs. Melba Pearson-Mecham, a voice for reform and inclusion in the South Florida community. She is a civil rights attorney who chose to take the new path towards politics, as she ran for State Attorney this year against a 25+ year incumbent. Her advocacy for change and representation of Black Lives in the conversation is apparent in both her work and her dialogue. Ever wondered what we can do together to support inclusion and civility? Let's talk about it. Follow us on Instagram @resident_legal_diva @talkaboutitwithemmy www.emmythewriter.com2021-03-1137 minThe Muck PodcastThe Muck PodcastLi'l Muck Episode 18: Caroline Light & Melba V. PearsonHillary and Tina interview Professor Caroline Light and former Assistant State Attorney Melba V. Pearson. We focus our conversation on the controversial Stand Your Groud Law and the proposed DeSantis' Anti-Riot Bill. Caroline Light currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University and teaches courses on women, gender, and sexuality. Melba Pearson is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here.Special Guests: Caroline Light and Melba V. Pearson....2021-01-151h 03Talk About It with Emmy the WriterTalk About It with Emmy the WriterEpisode 7: Powerful Black Female - Melba Pearson-MechamToday we sit and talk with Mrs. Melba Pearson-Mecham, a voice for reform and inclusion in the South Florida community. She is a civil rights attorney who chose to take the new path towards politics, as she ran for State Attorney this year against a 25+ year incumbent. Her advocacy for change and representation of Black Lives in the conversation is apparent in both her work and her dialogue. Ever wondered what we can do together to support inclusion and civility? Let's talk about it. Follow us on Instagram @resident_legal_diva @talkaboutitwithemmy2020-12-1737 minFUNkastFUNkastFUNkast: Sho' NuffPlease support the artists you enjoy by purchasing their music from authorized vendors - Fatback - The Bus Stop Bill McClintock mashup - The Trmmps & Rob Zombie - BURN Willie Hutch - Give Me Some Of That Good Old Love Al Green - Glory Glory ALW & T Rice - What's The Buzz? Bohannon - Summertime Groove Anastasia - I Thought I Told You That Bettye Lavette - Stand Up Like A Man The Chi-Lites - I Heard It Through The Grapevine Bottsy Collins - Pinocchio Theory Duke Pearson - Upa Neguinho John Scofield - Loud Jazz Eric Clapton...2020-12-041h 29EASY Community FocusEASY Community FocusMission United Miami / Voting & State AmendmentsSegment 1 - Guest: Laura Whitfield, USMC (Ret), Director of Mission United Miami. Whitfield talks about the adjustments Mission United has made in light of Covid-19, taking many of their group meetings online to accommodate social distancing and safety guidelines. She also provides information about resources available specifically for Veterans during the pandemic, including funding from Miami-Dade County. MUMiami is holding a food drive and fundraiser for Veterans to coincide with Veterans Day, November 11th. This will include food deliveries for Veterans who don’t have access to transportation to drive-thru food distributions. http://www.unitedwaymiami.org/missionunited Segment 2 - Guest:Me...2020-11-0229 minEASY Community FocusEASY Community FocusJoshua's Heart Foundation / Voting - State AmendmentsSegment 1 - Joshua's Heart Foundation Guest: Karen Grey, Volunteer Grey explains how Joshua’s Heart Foundation is a youth-run non-profit, founded by Joshua Williams when he was 4 ½ years old. The organization’s mission is to end hunger and poverty, while engaging young people in community efforts, and teaching them about kindness, teamwork and determination. Joshua’s Heart has a food pantry in North Miami Beach. http://www.joshuasheart.org To schedule food pickup: 305-944-4452 Segment 2: Voting - Explaining State Amendments 3 & 4 Guest: Melba Pearson, Esq., Director of Policy and Programs, Center for the Administration of Justice at Florida International University Pearson...2020-10-2625 minRosie ConversationsRosie ConversationsBLMtoo Pt. 2In today's conversation we have Melba Pearson. Melba is an attorney and criminal justice reform advocate running to be the next State Attorney for Miami-Dade County. Melba is committed to reforms that end racial disparities within the criminal justice system and safely reduce Miami-Dade’s jail population. The Rosie's discuss protests, thoughts on criminal justice reform and what can we do as empowered women to help create change in our community.2020-08-1731 minThe Humanist ReportThe Humanist ReportEpisode 254: Poisonous Politics & P-WordsThis episode has something for everyone: electoral sabotage, politically motivated smear jobs, QAnon Republicans, Dave Rubin, and of course, P-words! American politics seems more toxic than it usually is, but at least we’re all experiencing these glitches in the simulation we’re all probably in together, right? We’ll discuss Trump’s attacks on social security and mail-in voting, Kamala Harris, the allegations against Alex Morse and Shahid Buttar, and we’ll close the show by talking to Melba Pearson and David Kim.2020-08-143h 53The ConversationThe ConversationMelba Pearson & Abené Clayton - August 10, 2020Melba Pearson and Abené Clayton speak with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-1024 minBackWards & In High Heels, The PodcastBackWards & In High Heels, The PodcastJoe, Joe, Joe! Just pick already, eh? BIHH Roundtable on the Current State of the "Veepstakes". Let's get in to it! #HEELYeah!Are you ready for the Veepstakes to be over with?  So are we!!!  In today's episode, we have a power-house roundup and mix up of differing views to discuss each of the candidates.   As stated in the episode.  While we do have our preferences, BIHH hosts will be voting for Biden either way.  This is NOT a drill.   Here's who we have on the panel: Melba Pearson Melba Pearson is an attorney who served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County for 15 years. She...2020-08-011h 25The Katie Halper ShowThe Katie Halper ShowMelba Pearson on Challenging DA who covered up boiling man to death + Ross Barkan & Jen Perelmanhttps://melbaformiami.com/ https://jen2020.com/ https://rossbarkan.substack.com/ Melba Pearson is challenging Katherine Rundle Fernandez, Miami-Dade's corrupt and craven State Attorney who the local Democratic has asked to step down over her failure to prosecute abusive police. In one infamous case Rundle Fernandez exonerated the prison guards who essentially boiled Darren Rainey, a Black schizophrenic inmate, to death by keeping him in a scalding shower for two hours. In another case, she refused to prosecute a police officer accused of sexual assault. Her office only interviewed one of his alleged survivors. Then I speak to Journalist Ross Barkan...2020-07-1756 minthe JustPodthe JustPodRevisiting Prosecutorial Discretion: Can They Do That?Send us a textMelba Pearson joins us to revisit our discussion of prosecutorial discretion. Since our initial conversation, the book she mentioned has been released, "Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion." We discuss the purpose of prosecutorial discretion, how it influences policy and the different voices needed to discuss the subject.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 2020-07-0819 minPower of AttorneyPower of AttorneyJuvenile Justice and Penal System with Melba Peterson, Esq. Pt. 2In this episode of Power of Attorney, LeTonya Moore welcomes Melba Pearson, Esq for a 2-part discussion on Criminal Justice Reform. Melba Pearson is a candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney.  They will be discussing Bail Reform, Juvenile Justice, Police Transparency and more! You can read about her platform at www.melbaformiami.com. ABOUT THE GUEST: Melba Pearson  is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy. Before launching her consulting firm MVP Law, she spent three years as Deputy Director of the ACLU of Florida where...2020-05-0519 minPower of AttorneyPower of AttorneyBail Reform and Police Transparency with Melba Peterson, Esq. Pt.1In this episode of Power of Attorney, LeTonya Moore welcomes Melba Pearson, Esq for a 2-part discussion on Criminal Justice Reform. Melba Pearson is a candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney.  They will be discussing Bail Reform, Juvenile Justice, Police Transparency and more! You can read about her platform at www.melbaformiami.com. ABOUT THE GUEST: Melba Pearson  is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy. Before launching her consulting firm MVP Law, she spent three years as Deputy Director of the ACLU of Florida where...2020-04-2812 minBird Road PodcastBird Road PodcastChallenging the Old Guard with Melba PearsonThe criminal justice system in Miami-Dade County is vastly unequal and predatory. People of color, immigrants and the poor are frequently victimized by law enforcement and find their lives caught up in the gears of an uncaring Kafkaesque labyrinth. The corrosive effects ripple outwards to their families and communities.  Melba Pearson wants to change that. She’s taking on Miami elected ... Read More The post Challenging the Old Guard with Melba Pearson appeared first on Bird Road.2020-02-0755 minBird RoadBird RoadChallenging the Old Guard with Melba Pearson The criminal justice system in Miami-Dade County is vastly unequal and predatory. People of color, immigrants and the poor are frequently victimized by law enforcement and find their lives caught up in the gears of an uncaring Kafkaesque labyrinth. The corrosive effects ripple outwards to their families and communities.  Melba Pearson wants to change that. She’s taking on Miami elected mainstay Katherine Fernandez Rundle for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office and has adopted a platform of justice and accountability. She took some time to talk about how she would do the job, what justice in Miami...2020-02-0755 minThe Man CaveThe Man CaveThe Man CaveOn this hour of the Man Cave we interview Melba Pearson, talk about Sanders vs Warren and the latest on the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal2020-01-1740 minThe Rotunda with Trimmel GomesThe Rotunda with Trimmel GomesEpisode 167: ResiliencyOn Trimmel Gomes’ latest episode of The Rotunda, Melba Pearson with the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU of Florida) explains their fight to get a judge to block Florida’s law requiring fees be paid before ex-felons can vote. Plus, educators like Brian Dean of Instruction Partners tells Gomes why he’s urging state officials to improve, instead of eliminating Florida’s Common Core educational standards. Gomes also talks with Doug Wheeler, president and CEO of the Florida Ports Council about their new study, which shows Florida’s 15 seaports are leading the nation in resiliency for sea level rise and n...2019-10-2124 minSoFunky Archives - SSRadioSoFunky Archives - SSRadioSoFunky 3rd Sep 2019oooooooooooh its sooooooofunky today enjoy the music and spread the funky word!!!! random soul feat kirsten pearson – “steppin out” (random soul vocal) [random soul] house of glass feat pepper mashay – “playuing with my mind” (bini and martini vocal mix) [azuli] melba moore – “playing my mind” (ronn carroll club mix) [soulfuric] tim deluxe […] The post SoFunky 3rd Sep 2019 appeared first on SSRadio.2019-09-0301 minWendy Escobar Presents: Mood SwingWendy Escobar Presents: Mood SwingWendy Escobar Presents: Mood Swing Episode 018 (with DJ Romain Guest Mix)From The City that Never Sleeps, dance music’s freshest face Wendy Escobar presents Mood Swing, a new radio show that sheds light on the sounds shaping New York’s underground. 01. Mickey More & Andy Tee - Soul Heaven (Alright)02. Liquid People - Pick Up The Telephone03. Danism & Train feat. Rae - No Limits04. Demuir - Barres Laughs In Marseille05. DJ Musique feat. Lvision & Jon Cutler - Tongues (DJ Romain Edit)06. HateLate - Under Raw07. Men From The Nile - Watch Them Come08. Saliva Comandos - Bazona09. Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Your...2019-08-0200 minthe JustPodthe JustPodProsecutorial DiscretionSend us a textMelba Pearson joins us on the podcast to discuss prosecutorial discretion and its role in recent prominent cases. We walk through the prosecutors role in the Jussie Smollett case, the Epstein case and the Mueller Report.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now2019-07-3131 minThis Week in South Florida PodcastThis Week in South Florida PodcastRoundtable Podcast, June 23, 2019On "This Week in South Florida," host Michael Putney sits down with attorney and activist Marili Cancio, Deputy Director of the ACLU of Florida Melba Pearson and attorney and political analyst Rafael Yaniz to discuss the week's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-2319 minThis Week in South Florida PodcastThis Week in South Florida PodcastThis Week in South Florida Roundtable podcast June 2, 2019On "This Week in South Florida," hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg sit down with attorney and former general counsel to Gov. Jeb Bush Raquel "Rocky" Rodriguez, ACLU of Florida Deputy Director Melba Pearson and Politico reporter Marc Caputo to discuss the week's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. 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Title: Edinburgh Twilight Series: #1 of Ian Hamilton Mysteries Author: Carole Lawrence Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 44 minutes Release date: September 5, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 4 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: As a new century approaches, Edinburgh is a city divided. The wealthy residents of New Town live in comfort, while Old Town’s cobblestone streets are clotted with criminals, prostitution, and poverty. Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton is no stranger to Edinburgh’s darkest crimes. Scarred by the mysterious fire that killed his parents, he faces his tough...2017-09-0511h 44Spirit Alive NetworkSpirit Alive NetworkEvery Man Standing In His Place: Ministers of Education With Silvester HendersonPrepare to be blessed by the men of God on two special editions of "Every Man Standing In His Place".  This week I was joined by God's Mighty Ministers of Education; Dr. Silvester Henderson and Mr. Glen Pearson God's Mighty Ministers of Education will be back in the house! Dr. Silvester Henderson, and Mr. Glen Pearson; Director of the Boys Choir of Harlem will be sharing with us the importance of music and education. Silvester Carl Henderson is a nationally recognized Professor, educator, motivational speaker, business owner, respected real estate investor, community artistic organizer, musician/artist, and conductor of the G...2015-08-2900 minListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveTop Ten by Ryne Douglas PearsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/303607to listen full audiobooks. Title: Top Ten Author: Ryne Douglas Pearson Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 31 minutes Release date: April 8, 2011 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Ryne Douglas Pearson has been compared to both Thomas Harris and James Patterson. In Top Ten he delves into the heart and mind of a tormented man who becomes the terrifying killer known as Michaelangelo. Michaelangelo believes himself to be an artist of unparalleled vision. He stages elaborate murders and sends pictures of his 'work' to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. During an attack at a...2011-04-088h 31