The Legal Eagle Review

Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

We discuss the transfer of political power, the inauguration of Joseph Biden as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President, and its impact upon African Americans and racial minorities.

Going Forward into 2021 for African Americans

In this show, we discuss how we move African Americans and people of color forward in positive and progressive directions in 2021.

Electoral College

On this show, we discuss the origin and purpose of the Electoral College, the advantages and disadvantages of this system, and whether there is a better way to elect the president of the United States. Our guests are Atiba Ellis, Professor of Law at Marquette University School of Law, and Nancy Chi Cantalupo, Professor of Law at California Western School of Law.

Life and Legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with current North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice, Anita Earls, to discuss the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Breonna Taylor

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with North Carolina Central Law Professors, Dione Gonder and Dorothy Mitchell, to discuss the killing of Breonna Taylor, a twenty-six-year-old unarmed black woman, at the hand of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

NC U.S. Senate Race

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with North Carolina Central University Law Professor, Don Corbett, to discuss the current North Carolina Senate race between the incumbent, Thom Tillis, and challenger, Cal Cunningham; the role and importance of the United States Senate; and how the outcome of this senate race will affect the political landscape of our nation.

Recent Bar Admittees

Founded in 1939 as a result of the North Carolina General Assembly enacting House Bill 18, which authorized a law school at North Carolina College for Negroes (now known as North Carolina Central University), North Carolina Central University School of law continues to pride itself in being a school of opportunity. On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with recent graduates, Allison Newton, Ashley Mitchell, and Cameron Redd, of the North Carolina Central University School of Law to discuss their journey in becoming newly licensed attorneys.

Civil Rights Movement Comparisons with Black Lives Matter

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner analyze how the 1960s Civil Rights movement compares to the current Black Lives Matter Movement. To assist in this discussion/analysis, Professors April Dawson and Irv Joyner welcome Ajamu Dillahunt Hollaway, a graduate student at the University of Michigan and Community Organizer, and Attorney Dawn Blagrove, Executive Director at Emancipate North Carolina.

Voting by Mail, Early Voting and Protecting the Vote

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with North Carolina Central University Professor, Jarvis Hall; Executive Director of Democracy North Carolina, attorney Tomas Lopez; and Staff Attorney for the Self-Help Credit Union and State Director of the Election Program Effort, Jennifer Marsh, for a discussion surrounding voter protection in the wake of an upcoming election. This week’s episode seeks to educate and advise the listener regarding the mechanics of voting and the various mechanisms that are in place to ensure that your vote is protected.

Historic Democratic Ticket

On this week’s episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner welcome North Carolina State Senator Erica Smith, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Jessica Holmes, North Carolina Central University Professor Jarvis Hall, and current North Carolina Central University School of Law student, Ms. Chazley Woodley, to discuss the historical selection of Senator Kamala Harris as President Joe Biden’s Vice-Presidential running mate.