Ep. 4 | Is There Accountability In The Justice System feat. Selena Hill & Kenneth Montgomery, ESQ - Selective Ignorance with Mandii B

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Ep. 4 | Is There Accountability In The Justice System feat. Selena Hill & Kenneth Montgomery, ESQ

March 3, 2025 • 62 mins

On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B takes a deep dive into accountability and justice within the Black community and the criminal justice system. Joined by special guests Selena Hill (Black Enterprise) and criminal defense attorney Kenneth J. Montgomery, the conversation unpacks sentencing disparities, performative activism, and the role of education and community in addressing crime.The discussion begins with (00:00) a call for accountability in the Black community before examining (02:45) disparities in the justice system. Selena and KJM explore (06:08) crime and punishment, questioning fairness and consequences, and discuss the balance between community responsibility and individual accountability (09:03). They also examine (11:54) the role of Black Lives Matter, (14:49) how sensational cases shape public perception, and the impact of white-collar crimes (18:03). As the conversation continues, they address (20:57) whether justice is truly fair, (23:51) the tension between empathy and accountability, and (27:13) the bigger picture of crime’s effect on the community. The episode also highlights (32:46) economic struggles and cooperative economics, (34:34) flaws in the criminal justice system, and (37:16) how redemption plays into accountability. Closing out, the guests discuss (41:42) how celebrity culture influences violence, (50:41) the challenges of defending the innocent in a flawed system, and (54:49) the importance of community education and accountability. Join the conversation in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share.

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