Raising the Bar with the MBBA
Co-hosts Jason Clark, President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA), Attorney Adeola Adejobi, and their guests discuss legal issues facing the African American community.
Tune in every Sunday at 7:30 pm MNN1 (FiOS 33, RCN 82, Spectrum 34 & 1995) and MNN HD (Spectrum 1993). Streams live on mnn.org.
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Episodes
Raising The Bar - Justice Reform Part 2
Should low-income Americans be left sitting in jail simply because they cannot afford to pay cash bail?
Raising the Bar - Student Debt
College graduates are entering adulthood with massive amounts of Student Debt,but how can we combat the epidemic?
Raising the Bar - Marijuana Legalization
In this day and age, marijuana has become normalized, but why are minorities still being targeted for the use and possession of it?
Raising the Bar - Kids in Prison
What is being done to rehabilitate our youngest inmates?
Raising the Bar - Sports and Entertainment Episode
Whether it's a huge #sports contract or an album deal with a big record label, it's crucial you understand the legal ramifications of every choice you make before you sign on the dotted line
Raising the Bar - Prison Reform
The majority of prisoners are released from prison, the system as it is today does not address the reasons for recidivism.
Raising the Bar - Driving While Black
You're pulled over by police while driving...do you know your rights?
Raising the Bar - College Admission Scams
With school competition at its highest, is hardwork enough to compete?
Raising the Bar - Employment Discrimination
How do you protect yourself from on-the-job harassment or discrimination?