Joy & Justice Podcast

The Fund is the closing chapter of the first season of Joy & Justice —and the most personal. Co-founders Takema Robinson and Pamela Dias (Ajike'ss mother) share how they came to know each other in the earliest days after Ajike’s death, and how that connection turned grief into a decision: we are going to build something that outlasts the headlines. This episode takes you behind the name Standi...

In this episode of Joy & Justice , host Takema Robinson sits down with Geeta Gandbhir (Director) , Nikon Kwantu (Producer) , and Alisa Payne (Producer) —the team behind The Perfect Neighbor —for an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about what it takes to turn art, grief, and truth into movement . They reflect on the first phone calls and text messages after Ajike “AJ” Owens was killed, wha...

In this episode of the Joy and Justice podcast, Takema Robinson and Soledad O'Brien engage in a profound conversation about the role of media in shaping narratives around justice and truth. The discussion highlights the evolution of media coverage, the impact of body cam footage on public consciousness, and the importance of storytelling in understanding racial violence. The conversation also delv...

In this episode of the Joy in Justice podcast, host Takema Robinson sits down with her co-Founder Pamela Dias (mother of Ajike “AJ” Owens) and Gwen Carr (mother of Eric Garner) for a deeply personal conversation about loss and grief after the tragic deaths of their children due to violence. They discuss the initial shock and confusion they experienced, the ongoing journey of grief, and the importa...

In this episode of the Joy and Justice podcast, host Takema Robinson recounts the tragic murder of her sister's best friend, Ajike “AJ” Owens, and the subsequent fight for justice. Joined by Takema’s sister Kimberly Robinson-Jones and close cousin Nikon Kwantu, they reflect on the night of the tragedy, the impact on their lives, and the community's response. The conversation delves into the emotio...