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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. 10 | Is Milwaukee really America’s most racist city?
COLORS –Ep. 10 | Is Milwaukee really America’s most racist city?
Recent statistics suggest Milwaukee is the most racist city in America. But former Mayor John Norquist, who led Milwaukee from 1988-2004 says only the KKK is more racist than the process used to arrive at that conclusion. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check ...
COLORS –Ep. 9 | The Army’s Sergeant Major, Michael Grinston, discusses racial identity struggles and the Army’s changes.
COLORS –Ep. 9 | The Army’s Sergeant Major, Michael Grinston, discusses racial identity struggles and the Army’s changes.
Michael Grinston is biracial. He's struggled with his identity his "whole life". Now, he's seized his opportunity as the Army's most senior enlisted solider to push and promote racial equality and understanding. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on ...
COLORS –Ep. 8 | Super Bowl Champion Rick Walker discusses how to beat racism.
COLORS –Ep. 8 | Super Bowl Champion Rick Walker discusses how to beat racism.
Rick "Doc" Walker, was a Rose Bowl champion and a Super Bowl champion -a proven winner. Now he's a spokesman for how to win at social and racial justice in the NFL and everyday life. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our ...
COLORS –Ep. 7 | The legendary Ernie Green of the Little Rock Nine speaks
COLORS –Ep. 7 | The legendary Ernie Green of the Little Rock Nine speaks
Ernie Green talks about his friend John Lewis and the angry white mobs they faced -he and eight other African American students as they integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 -and Lewis on Bloody Sunday in 1965. He ...
COLORS –Ep. 6 | What’s Colin Kaepernick thinking after George Floyd’s death?
COLORS –Ep. 6 | What’s Colin Kaepernick thinking after George Floyd’s death?
Colin Kaepernick is not talking, but the NFL Network's Steve Wyche, who knows him well, is. He sheds some light on Kaepernick and the massive changes that his kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 reflected -changes the rest of us are ...
COLORS –Ep. 5 | Should police departments be “defunded” to address police brutality?
COLORS –Ep. 5 | Should police departments be “defunded” to address police brutality?
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says defunding police departments is a mistake and he details his remedy. Also former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper shares an incredible lesson in race relations -from 1952 that he witnessed first hand -from his ...
COLORS –Ep. 4 | Racism: Past, present, but not in the future
COLORS –Ep. 4 | Racism: Past, present, but not in the future
Journalism pioneer Dorothy Gilliam discusses how we can learn from the past and present to improve race relations for the future. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email ...
COLORS –Ep. 3 | America course corrects on race
COLORS –Ep. 3 | America course corrects on race
Celebrated sports columnist, author and news commentator Christine Brennan predicts drastic changes in US culture as a new generation topples iconic statues, symbols, practices and beliefs. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green ...
COLORS –Ep. 2 | This is America’s moment to get race right.
COLORS –Ep. 2 | This is America’s moment to get race right.
Chris and JJ talk to James Brown - CBS Network Broadcaster about how to take advantage of the momentum the nation has, on race relations right now, to promote more dialogue.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international ...
COLORS –Ep. 1 | Setting the table for “A Dialogue on Race in America”
COLORS –Ep. 1 | Setting the table for “A Dialogue on Race in America”
Chris Core is white and JJ Green is black. They're journalists and friends. Almost 30 years ago they launched a radio show, called "Black and White", after the L.A riots, to create a non-judgmental venue for people to talk about race. ...