By Kisha Brown, Esq. For most of the conversation and efforts regarding access to justice, the focus is often on visible crises — eviction, incarceration, domestic violence — that are inextricably linked to poverty. However, the Black community’s barriers to legal counsel and information are often structural and cultural as much as economic. Think about […]
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Legally Written: The missing voice in America’s access to justice PART 1
By Kisha Brown “Access to justice” is a term of art and action in legal and policy circles — a call for better inclusion and participation in our legal system. That system of course is not relegated to just the courts; it includes nearly every facet of life from healthcare to education to housing to […]
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Legally Written: A modern-day green book for justice
In honor of Juneteenth, Kisha A. Brown announces the launch of the first national Black Lawyer Directory aimed at empowering Black communities through culturally competent legal representation. Through the “Road to 1 Million” campaign, the initiative seeks to connect 1 million Black households with trusted Black attorneys by Juneteenth 2026, echoing the legacy of the Green Book as a tool for protection and empowerment.
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Commentary: Legally Written: The message behind rebuilding Alcatraz
By Kisha Brown, Esq. There’s a reason prisons are built long before they’re filled. The decision to reopen Alcatraz, floated recently by President Donald Trump and amplified on social media, isn’t just another campaign soundbite—it’s a dog whistle. It’s a chilling signal to Black communities across America that the same old playbook of fear, incarceration […]