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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

COLORS –Ep. 20 | She’s Black and a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson’s grandfather…oh, and there’s more.
COLORS –Ep. 20 | She’s Black and a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson’s grandfather…oh, and there’s more.
Reisha Raney, is a member of the Daughters of the the American Revolution. She talks about her racial background, her connection the organization and the "Daughter Dialogues". A fascination interview.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, ...
COLORS –Ep. 19 | The racial challenges facing the Latin-X community in the U.S.
COLORS –Ep. 19 | The racial challenges facing the Latin-X community in the U.S.
Sindy Benavides, C.E.O. of the League of Latin American Citizens says we have a lot of work to do to make the U.S. the "great melting pot" it claims to be. She says lack of food, financial security and ...
COLORS –Ep. 18 | He hired her because she was Black. But listen to what else he said that made this brilliant journalist stay on.
COLORS –Ep. 18 | He hired her because she was Black. But listen to what else he said that made this brilliant journalist stay on.
Michelle Singletary, Personal Finance columnist at the Washington Post, one of the best in the country, was humiliated and angry when she heard those words. But 28 years later, she's still there; because of what else her boss told her.Tweet us ...
COLORS –Ep. 17 | White Supremacists allegedly infiltrate US police departments
COLORS –Ep. 17 | White Supremacists allegedly infiltrate US police departments
According to a new report by a former FBI agent, who was under cover in white supremacist organizations, some police officers in more than a dozen states are believed to have ties to them. Michael German says this is something that was ...
COLORS –Ep. 16 | The real reason why Congress doesn’t look like America
COLORS –Ep. 16 | The real reason why Congress doesn’t look like America
A recent audit shows Congress is failing at becoming more diverse. College to Congress Founder Audrey Henson says economic bias is a key factor.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. ...
COLORS –Ep. 15 | Questions and Answers About Race
COLORS –Ep. 15 | Questions and Answers About Race
Should race be included on official forms? How should one respond to those questions? What do you say to someone who calls you a racially derogatory name? JJ and Chris answer listener questions and their own. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out ...
COLORS –Ep. 14 |Portland’s Protest Moms: Thrilling and Troubling
COLORS –Ep. 14 |Portland’s Protest Moms: Thrilling and Troubling
Washington Post writer Robin Givhan, a Black woman, says the fact that protesters voices were not really heard until the mostly white moms arrived left her troubled. JJ and Chris also discuss whether the name Dixie should be stripped from a Florida ...
COLORS –Ep. 13 | “Driving While Black” MotorTrend’s controversial new article
COLORS –Ep. 13 | “Driving While Black” MotorTrend’s controversial new article
MotorTrend magazine Editor-in-Chief Mark Rechtin and Writer Gretchen Sorin discuss why they published the article and explain why driving for Black motorists is as dangerous as it ever was. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global ...
COLORS –Ep. 12 | Dr. Anthony Fauci breaks down the COVID-19 “double whammy” on African-Americans
COLORS –Ep. 12 | Dr. Anthony Fauci breaks down the COVID-19 “double whammy” on African-Americans
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, tells COLORS African-Americans, as a demographic group, are hit harder by COVID-19 than other races. He says there are two primary reasons. He also says we could be taking ...
COLORS –Ep. 11 | Asian-Americans speak out against racism
COLORS –Ep. 11 | Asian-Americans speak out against racism
Many Asian-Americans have been victimized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hostile behaviors including verbal abuse and physical attacks have increased significantly. Angelie Chong, past President of the Korean American Coalition of Washington says now is the time to bring everyone together, to stop ...