Blk & Barred
Blk (Black) and Barred is more than a podcast—it’s a safe space, a platform, and a growing community for Black lawyers, who make up only 5% of the legal profession. Hosted by Avi B., a millennial Black woman attorney from the South, we blend law, laughter, and real talk like no one else. This isn’t your average, stuffy legal podcast—we discuss cases, politics and legal concepts in a way that actually makes sense, while spilling tea on wild courtroom dramas, headline-grabbing legal battles, and the realities of navigating a profession not built with us in mind. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney, a law student, or just here to laugh, learn, and vibe with your favorite legal bestie, Blk and Barred is where brilliance meets unapologetic authenticity. Grab your coffee, wine, or whatever’s in your cup, and let’s get into it.
Episodes
In this episode, we’re digging into how all this polarization—political, cultural, even within our own communities—is making it harder to build real, supportive, connected spaces. From side-eyes at the PTA to group chats that feel like war zones, we’re unpacking why everyone seems so quick to draw lines and what that’s doing to our sense of community. Is there a way back? Or are we too far gone? Let’s get into it.
Let's explore the story of Rodney Hinton, the Ohio man who ran over an Ohio Sheriff after his son was killed by law enforcement, and examine how “heat of passion” crimes are treated under the law. We break down what qualifies as a heat of passion defense, how it impacts charges and sentencing, and why these cases reveal so much about human emotion and the justice system.
In this bold and inspiring episode, we’re joined by the incredible Attorney Heather Reese, a powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to be a lawyer. Not only is she a practicing attorney, but she’s also a plus-size Latina model, breaking barriers and thriving outside the traditional confines of the legal profession.
We dive into her unique journey blending law, creativity, and authenticity, and how she’s built a career that aligns...
We’re spilling the tea on prenups — what they are, why you may need one, and when to lock it down. We also get real about why dating these days feels like swimming through sewage. Grab a drink and buckle up — it’s about to get real!
This week on Bad and Barred, I’m joined by powerhouse Attorney Angie Holloway for a real and raw conversation about burnout among Black women lawyers. We unpack the pressures of perfection, the weight of representation, and the toll the legal grind can take on our mental and emotional health. Tune in for some truth, some laughs, and a reminder that rest is resistance.
The very first time I visited a client in jail came with a very unexpected turn of events, Being a lawyer comes with some twists and turns, but when you do criminal defense work, you have to stay ready for whatever comes your way. Tune in for a quick update on the state of the the world with the chaos of this current administration, plus a girl time talk about my first jail visit experience.
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In this episode new discuss a few of the recent cases in which Trump's illegal executive orders have been challenged in court. He has lost 93% of all of the federal cases filed against him challenging his actions. While the US Supreme Court has ruled that he can't be arrested for his illegal conduct, what about his minions? What happens if he doesn't comply with the court orders? Let's get into it!
In this episode we discuss the importance of creators taking steps to protect their creative genius with guest Attorney Elle Gyamfi, owner of the Counselle Collection! We also dive into the connection between civil rights and trademark law and with the historic loss the proud boys took on their trademark when they lost in a civil suit to a historically Black church in DC.
Slavery was not just brutal, it was filled with fear, but not just for the slaves. In this episode we dive into the often untold story about the fear and intense paranoia that slave owners faced for their mistreatment of the enslaved. Letters from the US archives reveal that slave owners had sleepless nights fueled by anxiety, heart palpitations and headaches, worried about their slaves rebelling-and sometimes they did. From Nat Tu...
In this episode we’re diving into the complex and controversial topic of assisted suicide. Is it a compassionate choice or a legal slippery slope? We’ll break down the laws surrounding medical aid in dying, the ethical arguments on both sides, and the real-life impact on patients and families.
In this episode we dive into what authoritarianism and fascism truly mean. What does it mean to be American? Who is included in the American dream? We talk about this current obsession with DEI. People of color seem to be at the forefront of conservatives minds right now, and it is evident through the roll back of DEI policies, despite the fact that White women are the primary beneficiaries of DEI and affirmative action. Black peop...
In this episode we chat about the social media buzz that says that the 92%...ie the overwhelming majority of Black women that voted for Kamala Harris will be resting for the next 4 years, abandoning our capes and tending to ourselves and our communities.
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