Black teens in America face a juvenile justice system that often punishes rather than rehabilitates. In this episode of Goddess of Law, host Brooke Taylor—law student, substance abuse counselor, and teen mental health coach—explores the systemic failures that push Black youth into the justice system and the urgent fight to protect their rights. From over-policing and sentencing disparities to the long-term impact of juvenile incarceration, we examine the challenges these teens face and the reforms needed to create a fairer system.

This episode also features our Word of the Week, hope, a reminder of the resilience and possibilities for change. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose assassination on April 4, 1968, marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, and we highlight The Developmental Psychology of the Black Child by Amos N. Wilson, a powerful exploration of Black childhood and identity. Tune in for an essential discussion on justice, advocacy, and protecting our youth.