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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. 50 | Racism in America: A Palestinian’s View
Ep. 50 | Racism in America: A Palestinian’s View
Maen Areikat, who grew up in the West Bank, has fought for justice for Palestinians all his life. He now lives in the U.S. and is still fighting for Palestinian justice in the Middle East and here in the U.S. ...
Ep. 49 | A District Attorney stood up against racism and paid a price, but that didn’t stop him.
Ep. 49 | A District Attorney stood up against racism and paid a price, but that didn’t stop him.
After George Floyd's murder, Matt Fogal, the D.A. in Chambersburg, Pa. wrote "Black Lives Matter. Period. Full Stop". His political party didn't like it and tried to punish him. But the former military vet, shrugged it off and kept fighting. Tweet ...
Ep. 48 | A white policeman in the deep south took the Derek Chauvin verdict personally
Ep. 48 | A white policeman in the deep south took the Derek Chauvin verdict personally
Patrick Skinner, is now a beat cop in Savannah, Georgia. He's urging people to stop calling 9-1-1 for everything and police officers who don't want to abide by the rules of democracy, fairness and decency, "to quit". Also, check out the analysis ...
Ep. 47 | They called her the “N” word in Burlington, Vermont? Yes, even there!
Ep. 47 | They called her the “N” word in Burlington, Vermont? Yes, even there!
Tyeastia Green is the Director of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Burlington, Vermont. She's very well-liked by a majority of residents. The rest have been loud and clear, they don't want her there. But she's on a mission. Hers is a ...
Ep. 46 | Derek Chauvin is guilty. So now what?
Ep. 46 | Derek Chauvin is guilty. So now what?
The verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial settles the matter of his guilt in George Floyd’s death –nothing more. An intense discussion between Chris and JJ. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on ...
Ep. 45 | Stop Asian Hate! Here’s How.
Ep. 45 | Stop Asian Hate! Here’s How.
NBC's Kimmy Yam and WTOP's Albert Shimabukuro tell heart breaking stories, but also leave us with a path forward out of the cycle of hate gripping the nation. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with ...
Ep. 44 | Big banks, what are they doing to address racial and economic injustices?
Ep. 44 | Big banks, what are they doing to address racial and economic injustices?
Ebony Thomas, the Racial Equality and Economic Opportunity Initiatives Executive at Bank of America discusses the details of their $1 billion initiative to support economic opportunity initiatives. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ ...
Ep. 43 | Reparations. Evanston, Illinois becomes the 1st city in America to do it. But are they doing it the right way?
Ep. 43 | Reparations. Evanston, Illinois becomes the 1st city in America to do it. But are they doing it the right way?
Cicely Fleming, 9th Ward Alderman on the City Council, was the lone no vote, when they took up the matter. Before you judge, check out her reasons. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ ...
Ep. 42 | Should corporations use Native American names for products and sports teams?
Ep. 42 | Should corporations use Native American names for products and sports teams?
John Echohawk, a Pawnee tribe member and Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund explains what the rules are. And oh, by the way, it will definitely shock you to hear what some people's reactions are when they realize he's a ...
Ep. 41 | British Royal racism? Kehinde Andrews, author of The New Age of Empire calls it like he sees it.
Ep. 41 | British Royal racism? Kehinde Andrews, author of The New Age of Empire calls it like he sees it.
Professor Andrews says neither we, nor Meghan Markle should've been surprised by what happened when she joined the Royal Family.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email us ...