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Qawi Abdul-Rahman on Justice, Community & the Fight for Fair Courts
Attorney **Qawi Abdul-Rahman**, affectionately known as “Esquire,” sits down with *We Talk Weekly* for a powerful conversation on law, justice, and the community he calls home. From his upbringing in Richard Allen Homes to his 25 years of legal service, Abdul-Rahman shares why representation in the courts matters now more than ever.
In this extended interview, we discuss his family’s influence, how his brother’s wrongful arrest shaped his legal career, and his perspective on criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Abdul-Rahman reflects on the importance of judges in shaping daily life, the disparities in sentencing, and why cultural competence is critical in the courtroom. He also speaks on gun laws, youth mentorship, systemic inequality, and what makes him different from other candidates. This is an inspiring and eye-opening look at law, leadership, and accountability from someone deeply rooted in the community.
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### ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction & background of Qawi Abdul-Rahman
2:00 – How his brother’s wrongful arrest inspired his legal path
4:30 – Advice for traffic stops & community-police relations
6:00 – The talk: How Black parents prepare their kids for police stops
8:20 – Civic engagement, youth mentorship & Black flight
10:00 – Running for judge & why special elections matter
12:30 – Judges’ power over daily life explained
15:00 – Sentencing disparities & empathy in justice
20:00 – Community coaching & lessons from mentoring young men
23:00 – Addressing “soft on crime” perceptions
27:00 – Gun laws, ghost guns & systemic issues
30:00 – Minimum wage, education & the roots of crime
32:00 – Why voting matters & civic responsibility
35:00 – Fairness, poverty, and justice across communities
37:00 – Municipal vs. Common Pleas Court effectiveness
40:00 – Affiliations, achievements & community work
42:00 – Final reflections on representation & cultural competence
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Qawi Abdul-Rahman on Justice, Community & the Fight for Fair Courts
Attorney **Qawi Abdul-Rahman**, affectionately known as “Esquire,” sits down with *We Talk Weekly* for a powerful conversation on law, justice, and the community he calls home. From his upbringing in Richard Allen Homes to his 25 years of legal service, Abdul-Rahman shares why representation in the courts matters now more than ever.
In this extended interview, we discuss his family’s influence, how his brother’s wrongful arrest shaped his legal career, and his perspective on criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Abdul-Rahman reflects on the importance of judges in shaping daily life, the disparities in sentencing, and why cultural competence is critical in the courtroom. He also speaks on gun laws, youth mentorship, systemic inequality, and what makes him different from other candidates. This is an inspiring and eye-opening look at law, leadership, and accountability from someone deeply rooted in the community.
👉 Don’t forget to **subscribe for more civic and community conversations**: [bit.ly/2vDbi11](http://bit.ly/2vDbi11)
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### ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction & background of Qawi Abdul-Rahman
2:00 – How his brother’s wrongful arrest inspired his legal path
4:30 – Advice for traffic stops & community-police relations
6:00 – The talk: How Black parents prepare their kids for police stops
8:20 – Civic engagement, youth mentorship & Black flight
10:00 – Running for judge & why special elections matter
12:30 – Judges’ power over daily life explained
15:00 – Sentencing disparities & empathy in justice
20:00 – Community coaching & lessons from mentoring young men
23:00 – Addressing “soft on crime” perceptions
27:00 – Gun laws, ghost guns & systemic issues
30:00 – Minimum wage, education & the roots of crime
32:00 – Why voting matters & civic responsibility
35:00 – Fairness, poverty, and justice across communities
37:00 – Municipal vs. Common Pleas Court effectiveness
40:00 – Affiliations, achievements & community work
42:00 – Final reflections on representation & cultural competence
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\#QawiAbdulRahman, #WeTalkWeekly, #Philadelphia, #JusticeReform, #CommunityVoices, #JudicialElections, #CivicEngagement, #PoliceReform, #BlackCommunity, #PhillyPolitics, #YouthMentorship, #CriminalJustice, #LawAndCommunity, #VotePhilly, #CourtReform, #RepresentationMatters, #CulturalCompetence
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Qawi Abdul-Rahman, Philadelphia judge race, Philly judicial elections, Philadelphia justice reform, We Talk Weekly interviews, Philly politics 2025, criminal justice reform, cultural competence law, community representation in courts, Philadelphia civic engagement
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If you love entertainment news, pop culture, Black culture, sports, music, and trending and hot topics... You are in the right place! Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Entertainment Journalist Lauren Sizzle, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lady S Dot, and Li Li talk the talk about hot topics, Black and Pop culture, politics, sports and the latest news in entertainment news. We keep it real!
Website: wetalkweekly.com
Instagram: instagram.com/wetalkweekly/?hl=en
Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkweekly
Twitter: twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly
iHeartRadio: iheart.com/podcast/966-wtw-after-the-talk-29418086
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-talk-weekly/id1407352949
Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMjU3Njk5OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk?hl=en
Spreaker: spreaker.com/user/wetalkweekly-afterthetalk
Follow our "We Talk Weekly After The Talk" podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Castbox, Deezer, Spreaker, Podchaser, and Podcast Addict.
