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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

228 | “Plain Jayne”, Extraordinary Life: A Conversation with Jayne Kennedy – Part One
228 | “Plain Jayne”, Extraordinary Life: A Conversation with Jayne Kennedy – Part One
 Jayne Kennedy is more than a trailblazer—she’s a cultural force who has broken barriers in beauty, sports, television, and film. From Miss Ohio to Hollywood, from Bob Hope’s world tours to making history on The NFL Today, her journey has been one ...
227 | Courts, Treaties, and Power — A Conversation with John Echohawk
227 | Courts, Treaties, and Power — A Conversation with John Echohawk
On this episode of COLORS, we’re joined by John Echohawk—a citizen of the Pawnee Nation and the co-founder/longtime executive director of the Native American Rights Fund, the legal backbone behind hard-won advances in tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, voting rights, and natural resources ...
226 | “Reclaiming Roots: Darren Brown’s Journey Home”
226 | “Reclaiming Roots: Darren Brown’s Journey Home”
He was adopted as a baby—his roots, a mystery. Years later, a search began… And what he found changed everything. Darren Brown’s journey into his Native American heritage is raw, real, and unforgettable. And he's back with part two of his story....
225 | Dr. Dana Williams discusses her new book about Toni Morrison
225 | Dr. Dana Williams discusses her new book about Toni Morrison
 In this compelling episode, we sit down with literary scholar and author Dana A. Williams to explore her new book, Toni at Random. Best known as a Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison also spent over a decade as a formidable editor at ...
224 | Richard Prince, legendary journalist and DEI advocate
224 | Richard Prince, legendary journalist and DEI advocate
In this episode we talk with newly inducted SPJ Hall of Fame journalist Richard Prince—a legendary voice in American media and a tireless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. From his groundbreaking column “Journal-isms” to decades of work spotlighting issues of representation ...
223 | What is… Colors?
223 | What is… Colors?
 Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America is a fearless, deeply human podcast that cuts through noise and cliché to confront the raw realities of race, identity, and power in America. Hosted by veteran journalist JJ Green, Colors blends investigative depth with ...
222 | The 5th Anniversary Show
222 | The 5th Anniversary Show
"Five years ago, America was in anguish. The killing of George Floyd didn’t just break hearts—it broke something deeper. It shattered illusions. It exposed truths that were too often ignored, too easily silenced.Out of that pain, Colors was born.Two friends—one ...
221 | Dr. Wayne Curtis “Never Judge a book by its cover”
221 | Dr. Wayne Curtis “Never Judge a book by its cover”
They say first impressions matter — but they’re not always right. You’ve heard the phrase, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and it holds true far beyond the pages of a novel. Someone’s appearance, voice, or background might tell part of ...
220 | Status of Race in America
220 | Status of Race in America
Susan Goodier, a white female resident of New York and New Mexico is struggling with the resurgence of "racism". So she's taking action. She shares what she's doing to contribute to improving the situation. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner ...
219 | The State of Race in America in 2025
219 | The State of Race in America in 2025
Gretchen Sorin is distinguished professor and director of the Cooperstown Graduate Program of the State University of New York and the author of Driving While Black. She has some deep concerns about where America's racial scene is today.Tweet us at @podcastcolors....