The Legal Eagle Review

Critical Race Theory

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner talk with Erika Wilson, Professor of Law at UNC School of Law, and Graig Meyer, NC State Representative, about the need for accurate discussions of this nation’s race history, Critical Race Theory, and the Republican attack on CRT.

NCCU Law Graduates

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner talk with Cierra McEachern and Gary Bush II, two recent North Carolina Central University School of Law graduates and soon-to-be new lawyers, about their journey through a demanding law school experience.

Democracy North Carolina

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner talk with Tomas Lopez, the outgoing Director of Democracy North Carolina, about his time as ED and the continuing need for the promotion and protection of a more democratic North Carolina.

Derek Chauvin/George Floyd Trial Summary and Consequences

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner talk with Professor Tamika Moses, a Criminal Law Specialist and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and Professor Donald Corbett, Constitutional Law Expert about the murder of George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin murder trial, verdict, and consequences.

Attacks on Asian Americans

On this show, we talk about the violence that is being perpetrated on members of the Asian community, and how the Black and Asian communities can join in solidarity to address issues of violence.

Educational Inequalities in NC

On this show, we have a revealing discussion regarding the ongoing quest for “Educational Equity” in North Carolina with two leaders who are actively engaged in these efforts, Attorney Mark Dorosin, Managing Attorney for the Southern Regional Office of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law and a County Commissioner in Orange County, and Keith Sutton, member of the Wake County Board of Education and a recent candidate for the North Carolina Superintendent of Education.

Representative G.K. Butterfield

On this week’s episode, hosts Irv Joyner and April Dawson talk with U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield about the January 6th Capitol Insurrection.

Representative Alma Adams

As part of our Women’s History month recognition, we talk with Dr. Alma Adams, U.S. Congressional Representative for the North Carolina 12th Congressional District.

Soul City: History, Legacy and Impact

On this show, we discuss the historic and progressive efforts to create Soul City, an African American community in Warren County, by Civil Rights Leaders and Attorney Floyd McKissick, Sr, during the 1970s.

Celebrating African American Women “Sheroes”

On this show, we have a discussion with three African American women regarding their honoring and celebrations of Women History Month based on the contributions which they received from the “Sheroes” in their lives.