Ep 355. Prison Reform, Patriarchy & Black Excellence is Bullsh*t ft. Olay Olurin

This week Antoinette is joined by the FORCE that is Olayemi Olurin, a movement lawyer, political commentator, writer, and abolitionist thinker. Together they discuss Olayemi's recent honor at the Black Girl Magic Ball, her work as a public defender, and her activism in decarceration and closing Rikers Island. The conversation touches on themes of accountability, the Democratic Party, voting, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. We then deep dive into abolition, copaganda, and the deep-rooted issues of patriarchy, rape culture, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. Olay shares her concerns about the impact of her activism on her personal life and the safety of her loved ones. Still, despite the risks, she remains committed to speaking out against systemic injustices. Join usFollow Olay: Subscribe to Olurinati on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@olurinattiIG: https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/msolurin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWatch her epic takedown of Eric Adams on The Breakfast Club here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygNe0arsAugContact Around the Way Curls:Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6aYqKi7g-kZvFFWaxT2gQHotline: (215) 948-2780Discord: https://discord.gg/PjVjBBQuEmail: [email protected]: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus content00:00 Introduction and Black Girl Magic Ball03:16 Olayemi's Work as a Public Defender08:03 Olayemi's YouTube Channel: Allure and Nadi13:30 Discussion on Amber Rose23:01 Views on Voting and Electoral Politics25:16 The Power and Impact of Olayemi's Voice27:19 Becoming Agents of White Supremacy32:17 Abolition and Alternatives to Policing36:36 America's Criminal System as a Continuation of Slavery59:06 Unpacking Patriarchy and Rape Culture01:01:28 Flaws in the Criminal Justice System01:15:39 The Disproportionate Incarceration Rates01:26:20 Challenging Black Capitalism01:32:18 The Challenges of Advocacy and the Importance of Community01:38:59 The Criminal Justice System and Non-Violent Crimes01:43:26 Balancing Activism and Personal Safety01:50:01 Continuing the Fight for Justice and EqualitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.