Introduction
Moshae, a practicing attorney, entrepreneur, and mother, among other things. They open by discussing the current state of their community, particularly in the context of racial inequalities and social justice issues.
Discussion on Racial Inequalities and Social Justice
Moshae expresses her lack of hope for the community due to the people's lack of awareness and engagement. She highlights the danger of racial injustices being erased from the educational curriculum, leading to a lack of understanding of the historical struggles faced by marginalized communities.
The discussion focuses on Florida as a blueprint for America, where certain states are adopting similar policies to suppress rights and historical facts about racial inequalities. Moshae mentions the removal of critical race theory from textbooks and college campuses and the impact on understanding racial issues.
Moshae discusses the situation in Mississippi, particularly in Jackson, where a majority-black city has super-government and unelected judges appointed by a predominantly white state legislature. She expresses concerns about racial inequalities persisting in these areas despite the availability of votes and suggests that people should be more attentive.
We revisit Moshae's past run for District Attorney (D.A.) and discuss the election results. Moshae explains how she decided to run at the last minute due to her concerns about the criminal justice system and the lack of reform under the incumbent D.A.
Moshae talks about the concept of decriminalization versus pardoning in the context of marijuana-related offenses. She highlights the need for decriminalization and policy changes to address the historical harm caused by drug prosecutions in black and brown communities.
The conversation moves to Moshae's entrepreneurial venture, a CBD store. She explains her motivation to provide safe and high-quality products after facing difficulties finding such products for her personal use.
Moshae shares her next entrepreneurial endeavor, a cookbook, which she intends to use to share her story and experiences.
Tips on Affecting Local Policy
We discuss the importance of voting and making informed decisions, especially for local policies and candidates. They encourage research and finding out the views of candidates before voting.
Moshae explains that even if people are busy, they can still look for candidates who align with their values, including for representation from their community.
The conversation highlights the significance of black representation and how people might vote for candidates with names that resonate with them culturally.
Moshae suggests finding internships or opportunities to shadow and learn from community leaders, lawyers, or professionals in fields of interest to understand the legal landscape better.
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