Break the Pipeline

From Brown v. Board of Education to present-day policy, how far have we really come — and where are we going? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra examine the evolving landscape of educational equity and civil rights in America. Beginning with the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional, this convers...

Are tech companies harming kids… and who’s actually responsible? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra take on one of the most urgent questions facing families today: 👉 When kids are harmed online who is really accountable? From social media algorithms to online exploitation, screen addiction, and mental health impacts, we break down how tech pla...

Episode 2: Are Juvenile Detention Centers Still Needed? Are juvenile detention centers helping young people turn their lives around — or pushing them deeper into the system? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra take a hard look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in juvenile justice today: Do detention centers actually work — or are they p...

Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barrera, attorneys with extensive experience in education law, discuss the impact of school shootings on children and the legal and social perspectives on school safety. They explore the responsibility of school districts, legal protections for students, and the importance of addressing mental health and finding a compromise. The conversation provides valuable insigh...