Real Talk: Power, Policing, and the Pushback on Progress

In this episode of Your Favorite Black Lobbyist, we pause the polished talking points for a candid, unfiltered conversation about what’s happening right now in our political and cultural climate.From the troubling incident involving Rep. Nicole Collier at the Texas Capitol, to the increased police presence in Washington, D.C. framed as a “crime prevention” measure, to the backlash against DEI efforts and Target’s positioning in that fight—we’re breaking down what these moments reveal about power, accountability, and the spaces we’re navigating every day.This is less about headlines and more about connecting the dots: how decisions in statehouses and boardrooms ripple into our communities, our workplaces, and our lives.Tune in for perspective, reflection, and a reminder of why advocacy—and speaking up—still matters.