In this four-part podcast series, Justice ReDesigned sits down with nationally acclaimed diversity trainer and justice reform advocate Pastor Edward L. Palmer Sr.—a powerful voice in the fight against racial and ethnic disparities in America’s juvenile justice and child welfare systems.We explore the backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the legal and personal consequences of erasing racial equity from public discourse, and the deeper political strategies at play. With honesty and clarity, Pastor Palmer helps us understand not just what's at stake—but what we must do to preserve justice in a pluralistic America.

In Episode 3, we look at the human cost of the anti-DEI backlash. Once widely sought out for his nationally recognized work, Pastor Palmer now faces institutional silence.We explore the emotional and professional toll of being sidelined—not for what you’ve done wrong, but for standing on the right side of justice. Is the silence driven by fear? Politics? Or something more deeply rooted? This episode reveals what it means to be erased—not just from invitations, but from influence.

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