How Do You Address Racial Equity as a Judicial Leader?

In this video series, we interview a range of professionals including judges, attorneys, public defenders, community advocates, and law enforcement and ask them what racial equity means to them–and how they advance it in their role.

Interview with Clinton Lacey

We are so pleased to present our interview with Clinton Lacey. Mr. Lacey is the president and CEO of the Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3), a newly launched organization focusing on supporting Credible Messenger Mentors – community rooted natural leaders who have successfully navigated their own prior involvement in the justice system, who share similar life experiences with current justice-involved young people, and are poised to have transformative impact on an individual, family, community and systemic level – and maximizing their impact around the nation.

You can learn more on their website:

Interview with Hernán Carvente-Martinez

We are proud to launch this series with an interview with Hernán Carvente-Martinez, Executive Director of Alianza for Opportunity! Hernán is a remarkable thought leader, advocate, organizer, and an inspiration to all who are engaged in this kind of work.

​You can learn more about the amazing work that Hernán and Alianza for Opportunity on their revamped website.