Live from the CRJ

Live from the CRJ Podcast: Juvenile Justice & AdvocacyTune in to our latest Live from the CRJ Podcast featuring Tia Suggs (CRJ Project Manager) and Amiyah King (Juvenile Justice Policy Advisor, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination). They dive into the challenges of juvenile justice in New Orleans, the impact of policy reform, and how CRJ is working to support system-affected youth.A must-listen for Criminal Justice, ...

This week, Lawrence speaks with Bro. Habibullah Saleem, one of the founders of Community Champions On the Move about the upcoming Muhammad Ali's 12 Acts of Kindness event, Bro. Saleem's experiences with Ali and you might get a rhyme or two! Community Champions On The Move is a non-profit organization that focuses on the youth in the inner cities of New Orleans, LA. Our mission is to provide mentorship, education, and resou...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound is an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to...

This week, Live from the CRJ is sharing the mic with CRJ intern and new DU alumnus Lena Uddyback for her 8 part series Courage Unbound.

Courage Unbound an eye-opening 8-episode series dedicated to shedding light on the dark realities of sex trafficking, violence, and other sexually based crimes. Each episode dives deep into the issues that plague our society, exploring the impact of hypersexuality and the factors that contribute to...

This week, Lawrence sits down with Dr. Gary Clark, Professor of Political Science here at Dillard University. We speak on the most recent historical events in American politics, how they parallel, the importance of voting.

Dr. Gary M. Clark is a political analyst, strategist, and commentator. He is a Barron Hilton Endowed Professor in Political Science, and a Revius O. Ortique, Jr., Endowed Chair in Politics and Social Thought...

This week, Lawrence speaks with Gia Rushing with CALM NOLA about psychosis: what it is, what it isn't, and the stigma that surrounds psychosis and mental health in general.

CALM stands for Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health. We exist to provide accurate information about psychosis especially, the first episode. Our goal is to decrease the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in our communities by increasing awarenes...

This week, Lawrence and Tia speak from the Delvin Breaux Mental Health Bootcamp with Jamila Roy with the Louisiana Mental Health Association(LAMHA). We talk about the stigmas attached with having issues, getting help, and how the youth in the camp deal with those stigmas.

LAMHA specifically serves individuals who have been treated for any mental or emotional disorder and/or substance abuse, with a special focus on the seriousl...

This week, Lawrence speaks with Junior CRJ scholar Mikayla Weary on her art exhibition "Rent's Due." We talk about who owes, how the COVID-19 Pandemic directly affected Gen Z and how that uncertainty shapes their outlook.

Rent's Due is an exhibition by Mikayla Weary in Collaboration With the Center for Racial Justice. The exhibition explores inflation's impact on the Black Community, focusing on Gen-Z imp...

This week, Lawrence speaks with Athlete and Entrepreneur Delvin Breaux Sr. We speak about his upcoming mental health bootcamp, his own personal mental health struggles and breaking the stigma of mental health in the Black community.

Our upcoming Mental Health Bootcamp, named in honor of Delvin Breaux Sr., aims to provide resources, workshops, and discussions focused on promoting mental well-being, particularly within communiti...

This Week, Lawrence speaks with Robert David, life coach and Youth & Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator with the City of Danville, Virginia. They speak about the evolution of gang activity, how social media plays a role amongst Gen Z, and what would he do with the CRJ's "magic wand."

While serving as juvenile court counselor in Rockingham, North Carolina, Robert David established himself as a motivational speake...

This Week, Lawrence speaks with Brent Bailey with Community Justice Action Fund as they speak on community based answers on gun violence how art can be and outlet and what would he do with the CRJ's "magic wand."

Brent Bailey is a proud son of Violet, Louisiana and an alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As the Southeast Regional Advocacy Associate with Community Justice, he is able to build local...

This Week, Lawrence and Tia talk with author Loreal Ivory on her book Who Let the Nerves Out and her upcoming series of Who Let? books. We talk about children's mental health and the process to mental wellness and the journey to emotional intelligence.

Loreal Ivory is an educator and author from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is passionate about early childhood education and providing access to resources that support student ...