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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. 67 | The JEB Stuart High to Justice High name change: A lesson for America
Ep. 67 | The JEB Stuart High to Justice High name change: A lesson for America
Changing the name of JEB Stuart High School in Fairfax County Virginia, took two and a half years. By the time it became known as Justice High School, a lot of feelings were hurt, threats were made and lessons were learned. Debbie ...
Ep. 66 |The Georgetown Butcher
Ep. 66 |The Georgetown Butcher
This is the amazing story of Wendell Allsbrook, who took the lemons that life gave him, and instead of making lemonade, he planted the seeds and started a lemon grove. Now, this product of Washington DC's inner city is one the most ...
Ep. 65 | Refugees being settled in the U.S. face challenges. Racism is one of them. But they all deal with it differently.
Ep. 65 | Refugees being settled in the U.S. face challenges. Racism is one of them. But they all deal with it differently.
A wave of Afghans is coming to the U.S. as the war in Afghanistan ends. Abigail Hauslohner, a roving national correspondent with the Washington Post, wrote a riveting story called "New Americans". She takes a profound look at the complicated ups ...
Ep. 65 | Refugees being settled in the U.S. face challenges. Racism is one of them. But they all deal with it differently.
Ep. 65 | Refugees being settled in the U.S. face challenges. Racism is one of them. But they all deal with it differently.
A wave of Afghans is coming to the U.S. as the war in Afghanistan ends. Abigail Hauslohner, a roving national correspondent with the Washington Post, wrote a riveting story called "New Americans". She takes a profound look at the complicated ups ...
Ep. 64 | Racism can leave you Lonely
Ep. 64 | Racism can leave you Lonely
JJ and longtime, friend and colleague, Hillary Howard, WTOP News Anchor, discuss the devastation of Racism, anti-Semitism, Misogyny and other destructive, hate-based behaviors and how to prevail.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ ...
Ep. 63 | Challenges for Minority Women Working in the U.S. Government
Ep. 63 | Challenges for Minority Women Working in the U.S. Government
Hagar Chemali and Bunmi Akinnusotu worked in the Obama administration. Both women have witnessed the marginalization of people of color. Both have established platforms to fight it. They talk about their efforts. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on ...
Ep. 62 | Small Town vs Big Business: Dirt Roads, Old Cemeteries and African American Heritage at Stake
Ep. 62 | Small Town vs Big Business: Dirt Roads, Old Cemeteries and African American Heritage at Stake
Tyrese Coleman, is a Black woman, author and attorney who grew up and left Brown Grove, Va. years ago. But she's been spending a lot of time there again, since Wegman's decided to locate a massive warehouse there. She details how corporate ...
Ep. 61 | The United Nations calls out the world’s racist behavior, including that in the U.S.
Ep. 61 | The United Nations calls out the world’s racist behavior, including that in the U.S.
Mona Rishmawi is the Chief of the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch in the Office of the HighCommissioner for Human Rights. She says George Floyd's death moved the U.N. to take some action to deal with racial injustice and ...
Ep. 60 | She’s Black. He’s White. They’re Married. She thinks he’s become “a racist”. Now what?
Ep. 60 | She’s Black. He’s White. They’re Married. She thinks he’s become “a racist”. Now what?
Robin Golden, says she and her husband love each other, but the race related politics, protests and personalities that have emerged in the last few years have strained their marriage and she says it all has revealed something in him she didn't ...
Ep. 59 | Diversity in local TV and Radio staffing and stories: After a year of racial and social justice protests, where do we stand?
Ep. 59 | Diversity in local TV and Radio staffing and stories: After a year of racial and social justice protests, where do we stand?
Dan Shelley, Executive Director and COO at the RTDNA, joins JJ as guest-host. They talk to Professor Robert Papper, from Syracuse University, about the overall trends, why television is making progress, but radio lags behind in diversity among staff and management. Follow ...