Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

"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 Black, one White—looked each other in the eye and said, We have to talk. Not later. Not when it’s convenient. Now. We launched this...

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 their story, but never the whole truth. The quietest person in the room may have the loudest courage. The worn-out cover may hold the richest content. In a world...

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 program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodca...

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 .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@...

Larry Pfeiffer, Larry Pfeiffer is the director of the Hayden Center, overseeing its development, operations, and activities. He's a former National Security Agency  Executive and talks to us about a very unfortunate anti-DEI incident at NSA during Black History month of this year.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Su...

Wade Dugger from the Washington D.C. area, a man of faith, says it's time to put that faith into action as anti-DEI and racist movements and actions spring up.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

Mike Jakaitis, who like I, knew our colleague, the great WTOP radio news Anchor Dimitri Sotis for more than 30 years, joins us to honor Dimitri. Dimitri was a huge supporter of Colors and appeared on this program. He passed away suddenly on January 25, 2025 at age 55. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subs...

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera joins is to put in context the impact the Trump 2.0 deportation efforts is having on people and the country. She is a Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. Her areas of expertise are border studies, U.S.-Mexico relations, international security, migration studies and illicit networks.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our...

Filmmaker Pablo Miralles, lost his home in the Eaton. He reflects on what he lost, what he's grateful for, the amazing neighborhood he came from in Altadena. He also shares a great story about his film "Can't We All Get Along", about Rodney King, whom he actually went to school with at John Muir High School in Pasadena. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner progra...

Everette Jordan grew up in Altadena, California. He now lives on the east coast, but he's still active in that community and has family there. He talks about the heartbreak, the devastation and the resilience of Altadena.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodca...

The U.S. is a nation of immigrants. Saadia, founder of Immigrantly media talks to us about why she started the company and what they do.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

Diane is also known as Diane Britt-Smith. You've seen her on television, in fashion magazines and probably on Instagram. She's an amazing storyteller, actor, model and she's really good at it all. She talks to us about her life experience as a Black woman and how she's made aging a really awesome experience, that literally pays her back. Here's how you can reach Diane. IG:...

Clyde McGrady, National Correspondent on Race with New York Times talks about the impact of the Black church on V.P. Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and vice versa. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

Jimmy Russell, an amazingly talented musician originally from Washington, DC talks about his life, career, drumming, singing and the healing force of music.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

John Mills, President and one of the founders of the Alex Breanne Corporation, rejoins us with an update about efforts to honor the man whose bones have had a major impact on American medicine. But some how we still don't know his first name.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at c...

Charles Kwesi Neblett, President of Community Projects Inc. explains what it is and why it's so important to all Black men and their families and friends. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

McGee is the daughter of the late Tuskegee Airman, Brigadier General Charles McGee. She talks about his accomplishments and shares how she has made a name for herself in the organization as Co-chair of the Youth in Aviation Program (YIAP) East Coast Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack....

Silvia Foster Frau, National Investigative Reporter with the Washington Post joins us to discuss her what she reported recently.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

101 year old Lt. Col. Shelton "Ivan" Ware, an original member of the famed organization, joins us to discuss his military and Black-American experience. An amazing, funny, very thought provoking interview.  Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

Cheyenne Corin, from Philadelphia talks about her challenges as a young female journalist of color and gives some advice to others facing those same challenges. She also talks about family, how she grew up and the impact on her life. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the color...

Shawn Turner, a former White House staffer and national security professional, discusses race in America during the 2024 Presidential election cycle. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

I asked Dr. Christopher Paul what to do? He is the Naval Postgraduate School inaugural Chair for Information. He's an expert in countering disinformation and misinformation. He essentially said the first thing to do is meet them where they are. This is a must listen conversation for all of us in these days of doubt and confusion driven by social media. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out...

Naomi Ishisaka is The Seattle Times ' assistant managing editor for diversity, inclusion and staff development. Her column "One of the biggest myths about racism, revealed"  indicates a lot of people think racism is just "history". This is one you don't want to miss. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ G...

Dr. Auma Obama, the founder and chairwoman of the Auma Obama Foundation Sauti Kuu, joins us to explain what happened and why westerners -especially Americans need to may attention.     Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.  

Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke is a nationally recognized civil rights leader and a member of USA Today’s Inaugural Leaders of Change. As President & CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS). She joins us to talk about her work preparing AANHPI women for opportunity and challenges in America. Tweet us at @podcastcolors .  Check out our partner program on inter...