The Resident Legal Diva

#MondaysWithMelba: Author/Editor Cassandra McCray!

Check out my #MondaysWithMelba chat with Cassandra McCray on her book project “4393: From A Ride to His Will”! It tells the story of a Leroy “Plump” Rogers who has been incarcerated for the last 30 years - his pain, triumphs, faith and fight for freedom. You can get the book on Amazon, where it has made the top selling list in the Spirituality category! Link is here [https://www.amazon.com/4393-Ride-Leroy-Plump-Rogers-ebook/dp/B0C1DSQB65/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TN87166AZEW1&keywords=4393+ride+to+his+will&qid=1681830967&s=digital-text&sprefix=4393+ride+to+%2Cdigital-text%2C566&sr=1-1]. #prison #faith #transformation #author #redemption #secondchances

#MondaysWithMelba: Ava's Law with Advocate Cortes Maria Lewis James!

This #MondaysWithMelba [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mondayswithmelba?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXODNd14XhrZ8mY7rVA4t7yew9HMu6-YqSjquDbOdzkg_al4H2vFteVjtr7bi_g6E1RE-52bEKDQMV3BeaWN_TWxhMI8b4uM-2VezG7n_xiMMild9658ebk2zHptKL9KGuUh0urw0Y2iejM7DDc6BxHiauhtMdH2PIG8-iwANL5cQ&__tn__=*NK-R], the #WomensHistoryMonth [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/womenshistorymonth?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXODNd14XhrZ8mY7rVA4t7yew9HMu6-YqSjquDbOdzkg_al4H2vFteVjtr7bi_g6E1RE-52bEKDQMV3BeaWN_TWxhMI8b4uM-2VezG7n_xiMMild9658ebk2zHptKL9KGuUh0urw0Y2iejM7DDc6BxHiauhtMdH2PIG8-iwANL5cQ&__tn__=*NK-R] series continues with Cortes Maria Lewis James! She’s a longtime advocate for women in our community - especially those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. She’ll be discussing one of the FEW good bills in Florida this legislative session - Ava’s Law, which would protect pregnant women who are in jail - allowing them to give birth out of custody. The law is named after baby Ava who died after her mom gave birth to her in Alachua County Jail and her pleas for help were ignored by the guards/staff. Be sure to reach out to your legislators if you are in #Florida [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/florida?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXODNd14XhrZ8mY7rVA4t7yew9HMu6-YqSjquDbOdzkg_al4H2vFteVjtr7bi_g6E1RE-52bEKDQMV3BeaWN_TWxhMI8b4uM-2VezG7n_xiMMild9658ebk2zHptKL9KGuUh0urw0Y2iejM7DDc6BxHiauhtMdH2PIG8-iwANL5cQ&__tn__=*NK-R] and encourage them to support Senate Bill 730 and House Bill 779! You may find your legislators here. [https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/contacts/elected-officials/] Learn more about Dignity Power here [https://dignitypower.org/about-us/]! #avaslaw #staywoke #tallahassee #florida #miami #legislature #women #pregnancy #jail #prison #dignity #blackmaternalhealth #residentlegaldiva

#MondaysWithMelba: Mahlia Lindquist/LEAP for Ladies!

This #MondaysWithMelba [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mondayswithmelba?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZUrxzsJ66Gzj3k5KYMK4KUvUW31s9Xi0PHY_6l70gGn3-qUL8uQYCYChhYpoLnQJV05KsuGDYcMKIVkM-28uOYwOecewzX8nBYGW5z3PPqQHUFYt4afuZb0uG5PJ9UsDejCBVLRB5iA6D6uQPyFyzVOQ-c2d0kmc7CAMcScUd7WiQ&__tn__=*NK-R], I’m launching the #WomensHistoryMonth [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/womenshistorymonth?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZUrxzsJ66Gzj3k5KYMK4KUvUW31s9Xi0PHY_6l70gGn3-qUL8uQYCYChhYpoLnQJV05KsuGDYcMKIVkM-28uOYwOecewzX8nBYGW5z3PPqQHUFYt4afuZb0uG5PJ9UsDejCBVLRB5iA6D6uQPyFyzVOQ-c2d0kmc7CAMcScUd7WiQ&__tn__=*NK-R] series featuring ladies who are making a difference in our community! First up is Mahlia Lindquist, who is the founder of LEAP: Ladies Empowerment and Action Program and Dragonfly Boutique! Her organization works with women who have been incarcerated. Did you know that over 80% of women who end up in prison are survivors of sexual assault, molestation or domestic violence? Re-entry work is literally life saving and prevents crime. Learn more about LEAP for Ladies at www.leapforladies.org [//www.leapforladies.org]; visit Dragonfly Boutique in person or online at www.dragonflyboutique.org [//www.dragonflyboutique.org]. Lastly, learn more about the bad bills being introduced this legislative session in Florida here [https://eqfl.org/2023-legislative-slate?fbclid=IwAR0nMz9Lt643yM1Kwt99uWJ4LSMRC9iwJjM5MKNhhBkS31xR_JXynwKRjfY]; be sure to reach out to your legislators to vote NO! #reentry #criminaljustice #women #survivors #bethechange #reform #florida #community #miami #residentlegaldiva

#MondaysWithMelba: The Real Deal on the Orlando Shootings...

This #MondaysWithMelba [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mondayswithmelba/], talking about the awful shootings in Orlando of a reporter, woman and 9 year old child — and why the Florida Governor and Sen. Rick Scott are completely off the mark in going after State Attorney Monique Worrell. The reality of what’s behind their attacks is even more ugly. #crime [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/crime/] #florida [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/florida/] #politics [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/politics/] #prosecution [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/prosecution/] #orlando [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/orlando/] #homicide [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/homicide/] #gunviolence [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gunviolence/] #podcastersofinstagram [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcastersofinstagram/] #podcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/] #residentlegaldiva [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/residentlegaldiva/]

#MondaysWithMelba: Janey Tate, Publisher of HyLo News!

It’s the last #MondaysWithMelba [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mondayswithmelba?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWGsyT7EGGok_L2fbwPTyB_mmN1T45hbamQ7pQt77mXOvWJkIRZnMrSuFqZxHL5vv-lPniuUPjjNTggYP4dY02Cy8LzpQCGGDJDMHJ0vYCZgLLnSGUbnw_bmjZzKdvr_gjDYn5-saJdkH5-O9-X8mFvbgQvYzVOmnVOwNoOY3ObVxxFMfiZraHTE_nl5hOritE&__tn__=*NK-R] for #BlackHistoryMonth [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/blackhistorymonth?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWGsyT7EGGok_L2fbwPTyB_mmN1T45hbamQ7pQt77mXOvWJkIRZnMrSuFqZxHL5vv-lPniuUPjjNTggYP4dY02Cy8LzpQCGGDJDMHJ0vYCZgLLnSGUbnw_bmjZzKdvr_gjDYn5-saJdkH5-O9-X8mFvbgQvYzVOmnVOwNoOY3ObVxxFMfiZraHTE_nl5hOritE&__tn__=*NK-R]! Might as well kick off #WomensHistoryMonth [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/womenshistorymonth?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWGsyT7EGGok_L2fbwPTyB_mmN1T45hbamQ7pQt77mXOvWJkIRZnMrSuFqZxHL5vv-lPniuUPjjNTggYP4dY02Cy8LzpQCGGDJDMHJ0vYCZgLLnSGUbnw_bmjZzKdvr_gjDYn5-saJdkH5-O9-X8mFvbgQvYzVOmnVOwNoOY3ObVxxFMfiZraHTE_nl5hOritE&__tn__=*NK-R] early by featuring Janey Tate [https://www.facebook.com/janey.tate?__cft__[0]=AZWGsyT7EGGok_L2fbwPTyB_mmN1T45hbamQ7pQt77mXOvWJkIRZnMrSuFqZxHL5vv-lPniuUPjjNTggYP4dY02Cy8LzpQCGGDJDMHJ0vYCZgLLnSGUbnw_bmjZzKdvr_gjDYn5-saJdkH5-O9-X8mFvbgQvYzVOmnVOwNoOY3ObVxxFMfiZraHTE_nl5hOritE&__tn__=-]K-R] of Hy-Lo News South Florida [https://www.facebook.com/groups/286733430198/?__cft__[0]=AZWGsyT7EGGok_L2fbwPTyB_mmN1T45hbamQ7pQt77mXOvWJkIRZnMrSuFqZxHL5vv-lPniuUPjjNTggYP4dY02Cy8LzpQCGGDJDMHJ0vYCZgLLnSGUbnw_bmjZzKdvr_gjDYn5-saJdkH5-O9-X8mFvbgQvYzVOmnVOwNoOY3ObVxxFMfiZraHTE_nl5hOritE&__tn__=-UK-R]! We talk about the importance of Black owned media, especially now, how she was able to build a media outlet from scratch, and ways to keep millennials engaged in politics.  Learn more about Janey Tate, subscribe to HyLo News or reach out to her with your advertising/marketing needs at https://hylonewsmiami.com/ [https://hylonewsmiami.com/] #blackmedia #blackownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness #florida #miami #politics #millenial