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Colors Podcast

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

Colors is a frank discussion about race. Join JJ Green, who is black and guests of different racial backgrounds as they discuss the challenges the nation faces as it struggles to heal and make meaningful changes for racial equality. It’s a safe, non-judgmental, apolitical space to discuss race. Join us.

Latest Episodes

EP. 87 | The NFL is under a microscope because of racism allegations. An insider says some hard conversations are happening now.
EP. 87 | The NFL is under a microscope because of racism allegations. An insider says some hard conversations are happening now.
Thomas Warren, a Sr. Podcast Producer for NFL Media, says it's been a tough time lately to be Black in the NFL organization. But they're "not guilting" people. They're letting them know they're part of the solution to its racial issues. Tweet ...
EP. 86 | A conversation with three Suburban women who saw a problem and did something about it.
EP. 86 | A conversation with three Suburban women who saw a problem and did something about it.
Amanda Weinstein, Rachel Vindman, and Jasmine Clark of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast join us to talk about privilege, exceptionalism, and of course race.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. ...
EP. 85 | The controversial Dept. of Justice “China Initiative” accused of unfairly targeting Asians as espionage threats
EP. 85 | The controversial Dept. of Justice “China Initiative” accused of unfairly targeting Asians as espionage threats
Gisela Perez Kusakawa, a staff attorney at Asian-Americans Advancing Justice, says it's exhausting to be Asian in the US, where they have for decades been unfairly labeled as national security threats.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international ...
EP. 84 | The world view of race relations in America
EP. 84 | The world view of race relations in America
Dr. Michael Krenn, History Professor at Appalachian State University, says America has some big challenges, especially when it comes to who represents the U.S. abroad. But it has some great opportunities as well. The time is now to deal with it ...
EP. 83 | The status of MLK’S Dream in America
EP. 83 | The status of MLK’S Dream in America
Jalina Porter, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the State Department says it's very much alive and driving her.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email us at colors@the colorspodcast....
EP. 82 | “Critical Race Theory”. Some people in America are really upset over it. What’s driving the anger?
EP. 82 | “Critical Race Theory”. Some people in America are really upset over it. What’s driving the anger?
Payne Hiraldo, Associate Director for Residential Education at the University of Vermont, and a Critical Race Theory scholar explains what it is and why some people are up in arms about something that's been around for 40 years.Tweet us at @podcastcolors....
EP. 81 | The Suburban Women Problem. It’s America’s problem
EP. 81 | The Suburban Women Problem. It’s America’s problem
Rachel Vindman, co-host of the Suburban Women Problem Podcast, says they live in and embrace their diverse neighborhoods, and politicians should stop trying to use diversity and race to scare them. Follow us on Twitter. We're @podcastcolors. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check ...
EP. 80 | Transracial Adoption: The Quiet Internal Struggle
EP. 80 | Transracial Adoption: The Quiet Internal Struggle
Lara Capuano, speaks about her family and her personal concerns regarding transracial adoption. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com. 
EP. 79 | A serial, child killer tried to abduct a little indigenous girl. She escaped, grew up and is now fighting for others at risk.
EP. 79 | A serial, child killer tried to abduct a little indigenous girl. She escaped, grew up and is now fighting for others at risk.
Dr. Wendeline Hume, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of North Dakota, was that little girl. Now she's working to make sure that Indigenous women and girls who go missing, get the same attention as white women and girls. Tweet ...
EP. 78 | A student, a gun, a racist threat and a parent who complained, told to be quiet.
EP. 78 | A student, a gun, a racist threat and a parent who complained, told to be quiet.
Tharaha Thavakumar of Pittsford, NY spoke out after a white high school student posted a video, showing a gun that he said he carried to kill (the N-word plural). After raising concerns, she was ignored, told to keep quiet, even body-shamed. The ...