How did you celebrate Halloween growing up? I was not allowed to celebrate Halloween as a kid. I know some Christians choose not to celebrate for various reasons, and I cannot quite remember why my parents didn’t allow us to celebrate Halloween, all I know is they just didn’t permit it. And they didn’t just forbid us from dressing up. […]
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can! – Crushing Your Fitness Journey, Part 1”
Do you know that you can do anything that you set your mind to? I shared this photo with you all on Instagram and Facebook. I lost nearly 20 pounds in less than 3 months! That’s not even the best part. I lost the weight in a fun and healthy way! So how did I do that? Well first, let […]
“Unapologetically Black”
If someone tried to make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, would you stand silent or stand up? Dear Token Black Girl, Don’t apologize. Don’t feel guilty. Regret nothing. This letter is not for them, it is for you. This letter is not meant to shame you, it is meant to inspire her. You didn’t know what it meant […]
“To Be Or Not To Be: Who Will Be Elected The Next District Attorney?”
Do you plan to vote in this upcoming election on or before November 3, 2020? My blog is not work-related. Off the Record covers things that I encounter outside of work that shape me as a person and as a lawyer. So this post, on the recent Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Candidate debate that occurred on Friday October 9, […]
“Where’s The Wine?!”
Whenever you face a roadblock in a project, how do you overcome it? Okay, so I am reaching a roadblock and I am doing everything in my power to not get stressed out about it. But, yall. It’s hard! Many of you have already subscribed to my blog, and the support has been unreal! However, I have not yet figured […]
“Living Single” – Part 1
Have you ever thought you were ready to accomplish something big, but in reality you weren’t really ready at all? “Where my man at?!” That’s something I would constantly say every time I got dressed up and looked really good in a photo. Every time I cooked a meal so good I felt I shouldn’t be eating it alone. Every […]
“Not Another Black Life”
Take a moment and identify your skills and passions. How can you use those to make sure the world is just, fair, and equitable for all? Go ahead and press play! This is a video of me speaking after a Black Lives Matter march and protest that occurred in Athens, Georgia on September 4, 2020. The University of Georgia School […]
Introducing “Off the Record — A Lifestyle Blog”
Have you ever felt unsure of starting something but yet passionate about it at the same time? Hey there! It’s your favorite public defender! My name is Imani J. Carter, a.k.a. Moni Jay, a.k.a. Lawyer Lady. I live and work in Athens, Georgia, but I am from the north – Pennsylvania. No not, Philadelphia, because Philly is not a state. […]