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Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

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Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law at John Jay College (CUNY), an award-winning writer, a playwright, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. A frequent commentator on CNN, NPR, and MSNBC, Browne-Marshall has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award and an Emmy Award as writer and host of Your Democracy, an animated series about the U.S. Constitution. Her new book is A Protest History of the United States.

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and Cecelia Thomas
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May 31, 2026

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and Cecelia Thomas

In this episode, Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming inaugural Martyrs Day; Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges talks about her experiences in public service and her current work as a DEI consultant; and Cecelia Thomas, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer for NMAC, shares information on the work her organization is doing.
Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier
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March 15, 2026

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier

In this episode, Kate Powell explains why it is ok to be an absolute menace when it comes to American politics. Next, Attorney and Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talks about her recent book, A Protest History of the United States. Finally, Educator Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier expounds on the continued importance of HBCUs.