Judge Eboni K. Williams: Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Rights and the Dangers of Conversion Therapy

Send us Fan MailHere’s what it looks like to stand up for justice and show up as a stronger ally for the LGBTQ+ community...On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down with Eboni K. Williams (she/her) — Judge, Author, and Television Host of the nationally syndicated court show Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams.Judge Williams reflects on her viral courtroom moment where she stood up for a young queer man whose father attempted to sue him after sending him to conversion therapy...a powerful example of what allyship and justice can look like in real time. From that case to the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights, she shares why allyship should be the standard and how we can keep showing up, even in the face of setbacks.We talk about the role of the courts in protecting civil rights, the responsibility we all share in standing on the right side of humanity, and why the fight for dignity, safety, and equality for LGBTQ+ people is far from over.Coming out looks good on you! 🌈Links: Follow: Judge Eboni K. Williams (IG)Watch: Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. WilliamsBabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat.Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytvwww.baby.gay