I just signed up to assist at a local voting center in Washington DC. Myself and my sisters from Links, Inc.- an incredible African American community service organization for women- will be at the center assisting with the voting process on Election Day.

I have never done something like this before…

Republicans say Make America Safe Again. Yet, nationwide violent crime has been declining since 2022? 

Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have campaigned on a platform of how they will make America safe again...

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Yesterday’s interview with Vice President Harris and the National Association of Black Journalists is a must watch. The tone and tenor was a sharp contrast from Trump’s combative and hostile interview with the Association at the end of July...

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I can’t wait to watch the debate Tuesday night. Three key issues seem to be top of mind for most Americans: the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights. However...

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Last week was special. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination to become our next President and altered history. I can’t recall another time recently, except perhaps for the Olympics, when I was more glued to my TV. I was addicted and hungrily watched the telecast each night...

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The Democratic National Convention kicks off tomorrow night in Chicago. The whirlwind of change our country has experienced still feels surreal. For the first time in history, only a few months before Election Day, a sitting President seeking re-election stepped down and his Vice President, a woman of color stepped up and in...

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I’m heading to the National Black Prosecutors Association Conference this morning. I’m thrilled to be spending time with incredibly talented thought leaders and prosecutors.

However, it also makes me reflect on what a critical and special time this is...

Former President Trump used the same tired racial tropes when he met with journalists from the National Association of Black Journalists at their Chicago convention yesterday. Namely, he falsely contended that...

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When I started Innovative Prosecution Consulting (IPC), my goal was to see “real” change … specifically fair outcomes for communities of color in the criminal justice system. I wanted to focus on prosecutors because they are the most powerful actors in a courtroom...

It’s unfathomable that in 2024 this can still occur; the unjustified killing of a black woman in her own home. I suspect my sense of exasperation and pain that police brutality of black women has not stopped is shared by many...

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When President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, I was hosting my friends for a gathering in my home. We were all laughing and talking. 

Suddenly, a friend’s cellphone binged. She gasped as she read aloud the breaking news that Biden had dropped out. We were all stunned...

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Can state prosecutors stem mass incarceration and increase fairness?

Absolutely.

The most powerful official in the criminal justice system is the state prosecutor. She decides who will be charged and the severity and nature of the offense(s). She also determines...

When I was in law school, I wanted to be a prosecutor. It was my dream. My passion. I’ll never forget my mother feeling confused at my decision. “You want to persecute people?” she pondered. But I viewed it as a tremendous opportunity to do the work I loved, trial work.

When I began at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office in 2000...

When I was a prosecutor in Brooklyn, the Legal Aid Society and the Brooklyn Defender Service were my opposing counsel. As a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in D.C., the D.C. Public Defender’s Office was our adversary. All of these offices had stellar attorneys and appeared to have adequate funding and resources. Their goal...

Data visualization is a powerful tool for prosecutor offices seeking to gain the public's trust. By presenting complex data in an accessible and engaging format, prosecutor offices can enhance transparency, promote understanding, and build confidence in their work. In this blog post, we'll explore best practices in data visualization for prosecutor offices and case studies and examples that illustrate these practices in action.

In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal justice, staying ahead requires more than just legal prowess. It demands a shift in perspective, a willingness to embrace innovation, and a commitment to internal change.

I have not slept well this past week. I am dreaming of all the challenges my slave ancestors encountered, their sacrifices, pain, and endurance. My dreams are full of love for my community.

But when the killing of George Floyd emerged...

Public trust in the legal and criminal justice systems is essential for a fair and just society. One critical aspect of building and maintaining this trust is through data transparency, particularly for government prosecutor offices.

In recent years, the criminal justice system has undergone a significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology and a growing recognition of the importance of data-driven decision-making. Prosecution reform, in particular, has emerged as a critical area where data and technology can be leveraged to improve outcomes, enhance transparency, and promote fairness in the legal process.

In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal justice, staying ahead requires more than just legal prowess. It demands a shift in perspective, a willingness to embrace innovation, and a commitment to internal change. This is particularly true when it comes to implementing data dashboards in prosecutor offices. In this blog post, we unravel the transformative power of internal change management in revolutionizing the way justice is served.