On Aug 26, 2025 In Wichita Falls, Texas, a young Black female College student at Midwestern University Victoria Lang reportedly found herself in a place where she should have felt safe: a restroom inside a McDonald’s. But instead of compassion came confrontation. Instead of understanding came force.

May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health conditions. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us – patients, providers, families, and our society at large.

On Thursday, May 7th, join my guest and me, Dr. Monique with The Chouraeshkenazi Group Dr. Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi, PhD, PsyD, MSCP, a USAF combat veteran, 2x international bestselling author, clinical neuropsychometrician (scientist), researcher, professor, and forensic neuropsychopathology expert. As we discuss mental health and why mental health awareness matters.

Dr. Chouraeshkenazi is CEO and Chief Clinical Neuropsychometrician of The Chouraeshkenazi Group (TCG), a veteran-owned mental health evaluative, consulting, research, and educational practice in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

TCG advances mental health initiatives through integrity, innovation, and evidence-based efforts, translating clinical knowledge into practical strategies that improve mental health care, support cognitive wellness, and inform educational practices.

Join You And The Law Podcast Tonight at 6PM CST. 7 PM EST. With my guest M. Quentin Williams, Founder and CEO of Dedicated To Community (D2C), Mr. Williams is a former FBI Agent and a Federal Prosecutor. As we talk about the criminal justice system and policing in America.

There’s a conversation we don’t have enough in our communities, and when we do have it, it’s often whispered, avoided, or buried under layers of discomfort.

As we discuss the recent high-profile domestic violence incidents that have shocked the Black Community across the country.

There is a real connection between untreated mental health and domestic violence, but let’s be clear, one does not excuse the other. Don't miss this informative conversation about domestic violence. We can no longer afford silence because what we don’t confront, we continue.

Join me and my guest, Casey Boggs, founder and President & Chief Reputation Officer. A Global Public Relations Expert, as we discuss the importance of reputation management and crisis mitigation for police agencies across the United States.

We'll cover many compelling topics affecting policing image and trust, including the Reputation Us P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Framework.

Join me and my guest, Dr. Kareem Puranda, who is a former cop turned licensed mental health counselor. He now helps police officers develop stress management tools and the self-awareness needed to manage their lives and careers more effectively using interventions like counseling, training, and workshops.

This episode explores what officers carry long after the shift ends and why addressing mental health is critical to the future of law enforcement. His most notable and highly rated workshops are Patrolling Your Purpose, How to Spot A Troubled Officer, and A New Kind of Backup.

Constable Idella Jackson, who serves as the Constable for Precinct 4 in Potter County, In Amarillo, Texas. In 2013, our guest made history in Potter County, Amarillo, Texas, becoming the first Black woman ever elected as Constable. Not only that, but she also became the second Black woman in the history of Texas to hold the office of Constable. Her accomplishment is more than a milestone; it’s a testament to perseverance, determination, leadership, and her faith in Christ.

Sign the Citation or Else?” A recent incident in Hurst, Texas, involved a traffic stop where a Black woman was pulled from her vehicle after refusing to accept/sign a citation, leading to allegations of excessive force. The encounter escalated after she declined to comply, and video shows officers forcibly removing her from the car.

Police say the internal investigation found the complaint “unfounded,” while the district attorney is still reviewing the case, highlighting the ongoing tension between community perception and departmental findings.

Join my guest, Carl L. King II, host of Caliedascope Radio Network, and me on Thursday at 6 PM CST, 7 PM EST, for another informative discussion as we examine how a minor traffic violation escalated into a use-of-force incident. Was this a moment when escalation became unnecessary? At what point does enforcement cross into excessive force?