Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Look, we told y'all we would be ON IT covering some of the biggest cases and trials of the year. So, of course, we're back this week with some updates on the YSL/Young Thug trial - the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. Speaking of Georgia, we're bringing you another story of Black homeownership that almost didn't happen from the Peach State, and the persistence we need in order to get wha...

Eboni is flying solo on this episode to get a few things off her chest about a recent WSJ article. If we're going to talk about the upcoming election then we have to talk about identity. And if we're going to talk about identity, then we have to talk about Whiteness and its place in the minds of both those going to the polls and those seeking election. You don't want to miss this breakdown. For fu...

Black men: This episode is for all of us but especially for you. Eboni and Dustin dig into former President Barack Obama's recent...shall we say, admonishment, of Black men who are on the fence or thinking about sitting out voting in the upcoming election. They also get into the flurry of responses from prominent Black men and what everyone should be thinking about as we are three weeks away from...

And we BACK! We're jumping back into Season 3 of Holding Court like we never left. Eboni and Dustin (and baby Liberty) are all gas, no breaks on this episode. We're starting with a follow-up on the Diddy trial and the living conditions Mr. Combs has been 'subjected to' in jail while he awaits trial. They also get into the saddening but not unpredicted results of affirmative action getting the axe....

Y'all know Eboni was going to pop out of maternity leave for a quick minute to dig into arrest and Grand Jury indictment of Sean "Diddy" Combs this week! Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Lea...

Eboni had a baby girl!  So we're going to take a little maternity leave. New episodes of Holding Court will return Wednesday, October 9th. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is produced by Uppity Productions LLC. Hosts & Executive Producers: Eboni K. Williams and Dustin Ross. Executive Producer: Dossie McCraw Senior Producer: Ashley J. Hobbs Creative Consultant: Jake Kleinberg Music licensed via...

Sometimes the best you've ever had can, in fact, become the worst you've ever had. And to illustrate - Eboni and Dustin break down the latest in the co-parenting counseling saga of our fave - Halle Berry - and her ex, Olivier Martinez. Also on this episode we get into the Supreme Court reforms President Biden is proposing in one of his most audacious acts as President. And last, what in the world...

The National Association of Black Farmers has pulled out a major financial win in the fight against decades of discrimination and Eboni and Dustin are breaking it down for you on this episode. Learn more from Julius Tillery founder of Black Cotton and John Boyd, Jr. to learn more about Black farming in America today. We're also getting into the Cardi B and Offset of it all - the pregnancy announce...

If there's one thing we're going to cover it's the money of it all $$$ and this week's episode is all about that green. Eboni and Dustin get into the money-related lawsuits that the GOP may bring against the Biden/Harris administration AND the reasons why it won't work. They also dribble over to the NBA to break down why everybody is suing them lately.  Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams is prod...

Black women are leading the charge in support of Kamala Harris with White women following closely behind and millions raised for the VP's presidential run. This week Eboni and Dustin dig into what all the Zoom calls and funds raised mean for VP Harris' presidential campaign, what we all REALLY need to be focused on politically, and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act that could possibly have...

Daddies, dissent, and big decisions on this week's docket! Marlon Wayans leads the rundown with his recent push for joint custody of his daughter; AOC has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas; and one of Holding Court jurors asked, "Why didn't Biden stack the courts?!" Eboni and Dustin are running it all down as only they can do this we...

Politics has been polickin', baby and Eboni and Dustin have thoughts and opinions! Most recently, we get into on the shooting at a recent Trump rally, and tragedy the befell one of the attendees. While we absolutely condemn violence, we also understand why many aren't surprised at Trump's brush with harm.   Eboni and Dustin then get into exactly what the 25th Amendment to the Constitution is and h...

Unfortunately some of our faves are going through divorces right now. On this episode, Eboni and Dustin get into triple threat Teyana Taylor's divorce from former pro ballplayer, Iman Shumpert and The Bachelorette - Rachel Lindsay's divorce from chiropractor Bryan Abasolo. We get into all the many reasons that if you're going to get married, you have to consider if on paper you're marrying an appr...

If you've been living under a rock or burying your head in the sand, avoiding all things American politics - come on out! This week Eboni and Dustin break down the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, and the news (that was breaking as we began recording!) of the Supreme Court's decision to give Trump immunity for some of his decisions as presid...

Whew! Abortion pill access, housing discrimination up in Harlem, and bankruptcies - OH MY! On this week's episode Eboni and Dustin deep dive on the Supreme Court's rejection of a right-wing group's attempt to limit access to abortion pills. And Eboni offers her theory of why so many are obsessed with limiting contraception for women. Beloved and decorated actor Wendell Pierce's run-in with housing...

Some of you guessed it, but the cat's out the bag now! Baby Williams is on her way! On this episode, Eboni and Dustin discuss all things SMBC and all the legalities that surround it! We're also covering the sad news that the remaining survivors of The Tulsa Race Massacre have been denied reparations and the implications of that court decision. Watch this interview with one of the survivors, Viola...

If you thought the Diddy legal saga was over, you're sadly mistaken. On this episode, Eboni breaks down just how deep the entire investigation against Sean "Diddy" Combs and how serious the Feds are about it. We'll also explore the brouhaha boiling over between Michael Jackson's children, his mother, and the IRS. (Word to the wise - get and KEEP your estate affairs in order!) And last but not leas...

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges in a NY criminal court, prosecuted by New York City's first Black District Attorney and tried before a jury of ordinary citizens. But that doesn't mean what it means for most ordinary folk. Though, as a convicted felon, he can't get a job at many places, he can still be President. We've got an important PSA about Leopards Eating Your Face if you think no...

Arrests and convictions don't have to be the end of your story! This week Eboni highlights a story that shows the beauty of second chances. We're also digging into how DJ Vlad turned Karen real quick on social media and the ways white folks love proximity to Black culture but don't love Black people. An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans—roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults—have an incarceration,...

Where does the money reside when you divorce? It's not always as cut-and-dry as a 50/50 split anymore. This week's docket is here to prove it. First up, the sad case of Wendy Williams' guardian's fight to get her what she is owed, not only from her ex-husband Kevin Hunter but also from the show she hosted for the better part of 14 seasons! Next (23:00) Jenna Dewan is seeking her share of the Magic...

See, the problem is, folks talk too damn much. And today Eboni and Dustin got something to say about the folks who can't seem to keep private matters private, and the impact it can have when things go to court. First up (08:55) Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis's ex-lover former Fulton County special prosecutor sat down on national television to discuss his relationship with Willis - one that...

Lots of questions this week and we've got some answers! How in the hell did some of (02:34) Harvey Weinstein's convictions get overturned? It's all about the evidence. (16:46) Is R.Kelly's conviction overturned too? Hell naw. And since GloRilla refused a breathalyzer, can I? (24:10) Well, it depends...Hit play and let's hold court! If you are in need of a DUI lawyer, check out this Forbes article...

The mic is on and the takes are hot this week! As the divorce of Jeezy and Jeannie Mai proceeds (6:54) Eboni breaks down Jeannie Mai's claims of domestic abuse and child endangerment. And you know we're covering all things Diddy as his saga continues (22:52) this week Eboni and Dustin get into the SA claims Diddy's legal team is petitioning to have dismissed and the reason why. And finally (36:31)...

The daddies just might be getting primary custody of the kids. Eboni and Dustin discuss (02:43) Jeezy's petition to have primary custody of his daughter Monaco and just how the custody courts don't always side with the mamas anymore (This episode was recorded before the news broke of Jeezy's primary custody petition retraction). We're also getting into (26:27) Honey Boo Boo, her messy Mama June an...

Eboni and Dustin are back and the docket is packed! We know you've been waiting for it: Eboni breaks down the alarming allegations against Sean "P-Diddy" "Puffy" "Puff Daddy" "Brother Love" Combs; (36:00) Trey Songz recent settlement; (44:00) OJ dying without paying $33 million to the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson; (52:00) and finally the former Cheeto-in-Chief, Donald J. Trump...