Episode 91 - Dominique Calhoun
The Dirty Verdict · 2024-10-11 · 51 min
Episode notes
Shownotes: 1. Introduction to the podcast and the guests - Peter Taft, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden welcome their guest Dominique Calhoun. 2. Dominique's background - He is from Cleburne, Texas, went to college at Midwestern State University, and then came to Houston for law school at Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 3. Dominique's career path - He started a construction company, but after the 2008 housing crash, he decided to go to law school. He worked in the Texas legislative internship program and then for Texas Southern University in government relations before opening his own personal injury law firm. 4. The history and role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - Dominique discusses the importance of HBCUs in preserving the history and stories of the African American experience, especially in the context of segregation and the fight for civil rights. 5. Dominique's involvement with the National Bar Association - He shares his experience as the 81st president of the National Bar Association, a 99-year-old organization that has played a significant role in shaping the legal profession for African Americans. 6.