Life After the Impact

During this Women's History Month, join Life After the Impact's conversation with E. Paige White, a trailblazing woman in law. E. Paige White is a distinguished criminal and civil rights attorney whose career has been defined by a series of impactful and high-profile roles. Currently serving as Of-Counsel at Ben Crump Law, Paige has had the privilege of contributing to landmark civil rights cases,...

During this Women's History Month, join Life After the Impact's conversation with Qiana L. Johnson. Qiana is a legal empowerment strategist advancing structural accountability within public institutions — and a 2026 candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Her work interrogates the administrative architecture of justice — plea bargaining systems, court bureaucr...

Tuesday, February 17th, hosts Roxane Johnson and LaToya Benton will be continuing their discussion, putting current civil unrest and political repression in historical context. Join us in discussion Tuesday at 9 pm EST.

Tuesday, February 3rd, hosts Roxane Johnson and LaToya Benton will be putting current civil unrest and political repression in historical context. Join us in discussion Tuesday at 9 pm EST.

🎙️ This Tuesday at 9PM — Life After the Impact We discuss the indictment in the killing of Marchello “Chello” Woodard and ask the hard questions about accountability, transparency, and justice. 🎧 Featuring community voices Deonte Cooley and Malcolm Pullium 📅 1/20 | 🕘 9PM #JusticeForChello #LifeAfterTheImpact #AccountabilityNow #EriePA #CommunityVoices #SayHisName Castill was just a teenager whe...

On this episode of Life After the Impact, we sit down with Castill Hightower, sister of Herbert Hightower Jr., whose life was tragically cut short during a mental health crisis involving Seattle police. Herbert’s story, long mischaracterized as “suicide by cop,” reflects a broader and troubling history of law enforcement responses to people in crisis. Castill was just a teenager when her brother w...

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What Does Civic Duty Mean to You? Life After the Impact with: Chylanna Maley Rick Hartley Calvin Peterson Charles Elliot Hilary Robbins Hellerbach & Jabari Lane

Join Us Tuesday, November 19th for a powerful conversation on the importance of holistic health in the fight for justice — exploring how mental, emotional, and spiritual rejuvenation are essential to our collective healing and liberation. Our featured guests: Asia “Sunrise” Hawk Founder & CEO, A Sunrise Seeker Services Certified Wholistic Wellness & Nutritional Counselor | Breathologist |...

DC Justice Lab is Actively Opposing Bills in Congress to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2021 would have the following effects: • Restore the old officer discipline process that allows officers who commit major misconduct to stay at MPD when leaders want to fire them; • Remove limits on police engaging in vehicle pursuits, which are dangerous to everyone; • De...

Baltimore Abolition Movement joins Life After the Impact this week, to unpack how private and campus police forces have virtually no accountability measures. As Johns Hopkins pushes to create its own private police force, we’ll explore what that means for a city already struggling with over-policing and community trauma. We’ll connect the dots between state sanctioned immunity, rising surveillance...

Fighting for Justice for Tahmon Wilson: Featuring Tahmon's Mother and Attorney Adante Pointer California Attorney General Rob Bonta rob.bonta@doj.ca.gov Sample Letter to the Attorney General: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQ1vfS674QCRCyPqbeIstJJe0FIJPBWYzx8atA_cXrY/edit?tab=t.0 Stay up to date with Ms. Arleta on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/standup4tay/ https://www.faceb...

Join us next week on Life After the Impact as we sit down with seasoned attorney Elizabeth Paige, founder of EPW Law PLLC, to explore the high-stakes legal battle surrounding LaToya Benton’s case for her son, Xzavier Hill. Now making its way to the Supreme Court, this case challenges critical legal issues, including qualified immunity, and the potential ramifications for law enforcement accountabi...

Join us tonight to learn the latest updates in the fight for Justice for Xzavier Hill. LaToya Benton is the mother of Xzavier Hill and the co-founder of Life After the Impact, a national advocacy organization that uplifts and supports families affected by police violence and state-sanctioned injustice. After the devastating loss of her only child Xzavier Hill at the hands of law enforcement, LaToy...

On July 2, 2025, in Erie, PA, Marchello Woodard — a father, son, and beloved friend — was allegedly shot and killed by a state parole agent. The very person entrusted with guiding and supporting him instead took his life. Marchello was unarmed and posed no immediate threat. He was just two weeks away from completing a successful and compliant parole. According to witnesses, Marchello had just drop...

Please join us on Life After the Impact tonight for a powerful conversation with the Coalition of Concerned Mothers as we speak on the emotional, legal, and lasting toll of qualified immunity. Ahead of LaToya Benton’s Supreme Court filing on behalf of her son Xzavier Hill on 9/23, we’re coming together to share how this system has failed our children — and why this moment could be a turning point...

Join Life After the Impact as we interview one of our favorite guests, scholars and thought leaders, Dr. Zoe Spencer, on strategies and insights into fighting for justice within the Supreme Court. #SupremeCourt #LifeAfterTheImpact #LifeAfterTheImpactPodcast

Join us on Life After the Impact as we interview Kimberlee Vaughn on the updates in her husband's case. Mohammad Isaifan was killed by the police in 2019. Since Mohammad’s death, Kimberlee has been fighting for justice and accountability. Legal Decision PDF: https://signalakron.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/vaughn-v-rea-memo-and-order.pdf Kimberlee's First Episode on the Podcast: https://www.yout...

Join Life After the Impact on July 1st as we talk to an advocate for change, Caitlin Holbrook. Learn how you too can get involved to create change. Caitlin Holbrook is a rising law student at Georgetown University Law School. Eight of her family members have been incarcerated, and her mother was the director of the juvenile halls in her hometown of Santa Barbara, California. Her life experiences i...

Join us for this episode of Life After the Impact, as LaToya and Roxane interview David Black, who was wrongfully incarcerated for over 25 years. #WrongfulIncarceration #LifeAfterTheImpact #LifeAfterTheImpactPodcast

Join us next Tuesday in speaking with Jimmy Hill regarding updates in the fight for justice for his son, Jimmy Atchison, who was killed by Atlanta police in January 2019. #JusticeForJimmyAtchison #LifeAftertheImpact #LifeAftertheImpactPodcast

On this special episode of Life After the Impact, we hear from one of our hosts, LaToya Benton, regarding updates in her son's case and the ongoing fight for justice. Tune in to learn what YOU can do to support this fight. We aren't giving up. We aren't stopping. The fight for justice continues. #JusticeForXzavierHill #LifeAfterTheImpact #LifeAfterTheImpactPodcast

Join us Tuesday, June 3rd for this exciting interview with US Senate candidate Dr. Larriett Dakarai. Learn how you can support his campaign. During this episode we will also follow up with him regarding his case regarding being subjected to racial profiling, false arrest, and an attempted drug plant by Michigan State Police. #LifeAfterTheImpactPodcast . #LifeAfterTheImpact

Join us for the 100th episode of Life After the Impact—a podcast and nonprofit rooted in resilience, advocacy, and transformative justice. Our foundation is held in honor of Xzavier Hill and Jamaal Bryd, whose lives continue to drive our fight for justice. We begin with Speed Education—a fast-paced, interactive learning experience inspired by speed dating. You’ll rotate through mini-sessions on: C...

Joining us for a second conversation on May 27th, 2025 is Kristen Bonner of the DC Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (DCAARPR), a leading organizer in the fight for police accountability in DC. DCAARPR has been on the front lines supporting the Martin family, demanding transparency, and calling for systemic change. In this follow up episode, KB will speak about the Butler family, wh...