About The Broken Gavel
Where truth finds its voice. Learn about the story, the movement, the author, and the values behind The Broken Gavel™
Origin of the name The Broken Gavel
The name The Broken Gavel symbolizes the moment justice fails to protect the very people it’s meant to serve. In courtrooms, a gavel represents authority, truth, and finality but what happens when that authority is misused, or when truth is silenced? A broken gavel represents a system in need of repair and the strength it takes to challenge it. This name is not just a title. It’s a declaration that silence will no longer be our sentence.
The inspiration behind the memoir and the movement
What started as a personal journal became a testimony. The Broken Gavel was born from real-life legal betrayal, but it evolved into a voice for those navigating injustice behind closed doors. The memoir was inspired by a need to tell the truth not just mine, but the truth so many others are too afraid to speak. The movement goes beyond the book. It’s about reclaiming your narrative, demanding accountability, and creating safe spaces where lived experience meets legal truth.
The personal journey of betrayal, resilience, and accountability
My story is one of trust shattered by those I once confided in both personally and professionally. I faced betrayal not only from individuals I called friends but also from members of the legal system I thought I could trust. Yet in the midst of devastation, I chose resilience. I chose to speak up, seek justice, and hold those responsible accountable. This journey wasn’t just about healing it was about transformation. And in telling my truth, I found purpose.
Connection to the broader themes of justice, legal reform, and lived experience
The Broken Gavel sits at the intersection of personal truth and systemic failure. It is more than a memoir it’s a call to action. The book and brand address how lived experiences often get dismissed in legal narratives, especially for Black women. It challenges outdated systems, elevates survivor voices, and demands reform. From the courtroom to the community, it sheds light on what justice should look like when it’s no longer blind to the human stories behind the case numbers.
Brand Values & Identity
The Broken Gavel stands for legal truth, emotional integrity, and public accountability. It challenges traditional legal narratives and makes space for personal experience to be seen and valued in a system that often overlooks it.
CORE VALUES
- Justice & Accountability
We believe justice must include accountability—inside the courtroom and beyond it. - Truth & Transparency
We speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Especially when it’s uncomfortable. - Empowerment Through Education
We equip individuals with knowledge, tools, and confidence to advocate for themselves and others. - Ethical Storytelling
We tell stories with integrity—honoring lived experience without exploiting trauma. - Advocacy & Inclusion
We elevate underrepresented voices and marginalized communities in the pursuit of legal equity.
Mission
To encourage dialogue, educate, and take an honest look at the breakdowns in justice — inspiring truth, accountability, and change through powerful storytelling, legal education, and advocacy.
Vision
To be a trusted space where truth is heard, justice is accessible, and healing is possible, building a trusted community that amplifies silenced voices, fosters understanding, and inspires lasting change.