#TellBlackStories

Honoring Our Ancestors Through Storytelling Featuring Barry Jenkins Jun 19, 2021

Join us for a Juneteenth edition of #TellBlackStories featuring Director and showrunner of the limited series The Underground Railroad, Barry Jenkins in conversation with Color Of Change’s Senior Director Of Media, Culture, and Economic Justice, Jade Magnus Ogunnaike on his new series, reparations and the importance of honoring your ancestors.

Make sure you check out the Underground Railroad, the ten-episode series now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On Student Debt Elimination Mar 29, 2021

For this Women’s History Month edition of #TellBlackStores, full-time educator and co-founder of The Debt Collective LA, Dr. Richelle Brooks joins Color Of Change’s Senior Director Of Media, Culture, and Economic Justice, Jade Magnus Ogunnaike for a discussion on our recent Student Debt Elimination survey, pressuring the Biden administration to eliminate student debt, and the impact student loans have on our communities ability to thrive.

Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On The Filibuster and The Voting Rights Act Mar 23, 2021

For a Women’s History Month edition of #TellBlackStories, Color Of Change’s Deputy Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Democracy Campaigns, Erika Maye. is joined in conversation with writer, professor, & political commentator, Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss the filibuster and the voting rights act!

Mothers of the Movement – A Conversation with the Women Behind Judas and the Black Messiah Mar 08, 2021

This International Women’s Day, join us in conversation about the new film “Judas And The Black Messiah” and the legacy of The Black Panther Party, Color Of Change’s Culture & Entertainment Advocacy Director Kristen Marston sits down with actress Dominique Fishback “Deborah Johnson,” activist and mother of Fred Hampton Jr., Mother Akua, and activist and widow of Black Panther founder Huey Newton Fredricka Newton. They honor the women’s role in the Black Panther Party, and the power of art in awakening new generations to the legacy of Fred Hampton and the Panther Party.

#TellBlackStories Black History Always Roundtable Feb 26, 2021

This week Tinashe, Ace Rice, Mike Reesé, Cristina Martinez, Infinity Song’s Momo, Matthew Dicks, sat down with host, Jamiliah Lemiuex for a roundtable discussion of the new EP, ‘Black History Always.’ The EP is the second volume of an ongoing collaboration between Hollywood Records and The Undefeated, ESPN’s initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race, and culture. It’s a beautiful reminder of the significant role that art and music continue to play in the fight for racial justice.

#TellBlackStories Featuring Ledisi – Power in Song Feb 25, 2021

#ICYMI: Ledisi is back with a new album called #TheWildCard! Listen to this interview as she talks about the production process, the importance of its release, and why she thinks #SoulMusic is exactly what we need right now with host, Gia Peppers.

Black Magic Featuring Kelly Rowland Feb 24, 2021

Legendary singer Kelly Rowland joins host Gia Peppers to discuss the release of her newest EP, K, her inspiration behind the album, and the importance of supporting Black women artists in the music industry.

#TellBlackStories Featuring Nikkolas Smith – Healing Through Art Feb 18, 2021

This week, we are joined by Nikkolas Smith—the powerful artist behind the viral and prolific art pieces of #ahmaudarbery #atatianajefferson, and more. Listen as he chats with host Gia Peppers about the importance of using art to speak when we don’t have the words, and how he finds joy and healing through his work.

#TellBlackStories Featuring Kerry Washington – Acting as Activism Feb 11, 2021

For our 2nd anniversary podcast, actress Kerry Washington joined Color Of Change’s President, Rashad Robinson to discuss everything #LittleFiresEverywhere and how we use stories to build community.

InHAIRitance: Supporting Hair Love & Small Black Beauty Businesses Feb 04, 2021

A conversation, moderated by Tracee Ellis Ross with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Representative Leslie Herod, Color Of Change VP, Arisha Hatch, and small business owners – Jennifer Lord and Thomasina Jackson on The Crown Act, combating hair discrimination and the state of small Black businesses throughout the pandemic.

#TellBlackStories: Black Business Greenbook featuring UNION LA Owner, Chris Gibbs Dec 08, 2020

UNION LA Owner, Chris Gibbs, sits down with Color Of Change’s Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Rashid Shabazz, to discuss being a Black business owner in 2020, the re-release of UNION LA’s Sonos One SL Harlem Toile speaker with Sheila Bridges and the launch of COC’s new Black Business Green Book.

#TellBlackStories: Music for the Movement — Artist Roundtable Oct 16, 2020

A conversation, moderated by Gia Peppers, that brings the artists behind the new EP ‘I Can’t Breathe / Music for the Movement’ together to discuss the power of Black art and music in today‘s protest movement and the themes at play in their songs.

Artists include: Rapsody, Terrace Martin, Alex Isley, Robert Glasper, Jensen McRae, and Keedron Bryant.

‘The 40 Year-Old Version’ featuring Radha Blank Oct 15, 2020

Check out this unreleased episode from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival featuring Radha Blank (Director, ‘The 40 Year-Old Version,’) as she discusses her new film, ‘The 40 Year-Old Version,’ and the importance of Black women telling their own stories.

Moderated by Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) and Bridget Todd (Podcaster, Writer, Activist).

‘Tenet’ featuring John David Washington Sep 17, 2020

Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) sat down with actor and star of Christoper Nolan’s new film, Tenet, John David Washington, to discuss his journey to the film, how his experience at his HBCU, Morehouse College, shaped his career, and why Tenet is a must see film.

Blackstar Film Festival featuring Maori Holmes Aug 27, 2020

Rashid Shabazz (Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) sits down with Blackstar Film Festival creator and Director, Maori Holmes, to discuss the importance of the Blackstar Film Festival, its origins, and why it’s so important to provide spaces to tell and uplift the work of BIPOC creatives.

‘Black Is King’ Directors’ Roundtable Aug 14, 2020

The Directors of Beyoncé’s new film,’Black Is King,’ sat down with Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) to discuss their creative journeys to the piece, how Blackness and community served as inspirations, and the impact it had on Black children. Featured directors: Jenn Nkiru, Joshua Kissi, Emmanuel Adjei, Blitz Bazawule, Ibra Ake and Kwasi Fordjour.

The Directors’ Cut featuring Janicza Bravo (Director, ZOLA) Aug 13, 2020

Janicza Bravo (Director, ZOLA) sat down with Maori Holmes (Director, Black Star Film Festival) at Sundance to discuss her experience writing and directing the film, ZOLA, and why the film is a love letter to the internet and Black twitter.

#TellBlackStories featuring Alicia Garza Aug 05, 2020

Check out this unreleased episode from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival featuring Alicia Garza (Activist, Writer, and Co-founder, Black Lives Matter Network) as she discusses the importance of activism, representation, and building Black political power.

Moderated by Kendrick Sampson (Actor and Activist) and Bridget Todd (Podcaster, Writer, Activist).

#TellBlackStories featuring Cord Jefferson Jul 07, 2020

Cord Jefferson (Writer – Watchmen, Succession, The Good Place) joins Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) to discuss the acclaimed series Watchmen, the importance and impact stories have on culture, and the calls for change in Hollywood in light of the national uprisings for Black lives.

John Lewis: Good Trouble – featuring Dawn Porter, Erika Alexander, and Tamar-Kali Jul 02, 2020

Dawn Porter (Director), Erika Alexander (Producer), and Tamar-Kali (Music Composer), sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss their new film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” which chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform, and immigration.

A Conversation with Raymond Santana (Exonerated 5) May 30, 2020

One year ago, Raymond Santana (Exonerated 5) joined our #TellBlackStories podcast to discuss Ava DuVernay’s, When They See Us, its cultural impact, and the importance of prosecutor accountability.

#TellBlackStories Featuring Marsai Martin, Carol Martin, and Josh Martin. May 08, 2020

Isolation is the new normal, but through storytelling, we remain connected. Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) sits down with actor + producer, Marai Martin, and her parents Carol and Josh Martin to discuss the power of family and staying connected during COVID19.

Justice Not Fear: Challenging the Backlash To Bail Reform Mar 25, 2020

Moderated by Yusuf Abdul-Qadir (New York Civil Liberties Union), panelists Scott Roberts (Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns, Color Of Change), Nicole Triplett (New York Civil Liberties Union) Rev. Eric Jackson (Plymouth Church), Kelly Gonzalez (Center for Community Alternatives) and Monica Smith (Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights) sat down for a community town hall in Syracuse, NY, to discuss challenging the backlash to bail reform.

#TellBlackStories: One Year Anniversary Panel Feb 29, 2020

At the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker dream hampton moderated a discussion with Color Of Change VP Arisha Hatch, Open Society Foundations’ Rashida Bumbray, and BlackStar Film Festival founder Maori Holmes about the importance of activism and owning our stories.

‘Stop Telling Women To Smile’ featuring Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Feb 12, 2020

Visual artist and author, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss her new book, “Stop Telling Women To Smile,” the inspiration behind her street art project, “Stop Telling Women To Smile,” and the importance of intersectionality when discussing who deals with street harassment.

#OscarsSoWhite featuring April Reign Feb 07, 2020

#OscarsSoWhite creator, April Reign sits down with Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, to discuss her work advocating for a more diverse entertainment industry, and her thoughts on this year’s nominees.

“The Mockingbird Project” featuring Gbenga Akinnagbe Jan 30, 2020

Rashid Shabazz (Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) sits down with actor and activist, Gbenga Akinnagbe, to discuss his role as an original cast member in Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird,’ his new Mockingbird Project, and how the play speaks to issues we see in today’s flawed criminal justice system.

‘Just Mercy’ featuring Michael B. Jordan Dec 23, 2019

Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) sits down with actor and producer, Michael B. Jordan, to discuss his new film, Just Mercy.

Just Mercy is a must see film that provides a vital picture of the criminal justice system and our collective fight to end mass incarceration. Donate today to help us ensure families impacted by incarceration can see Just Mercy for free by visiting untiljusticeisreal.colorofchange.org.

In Conversation with Political Cartoonist, Khalid Albaih Dec 04, 2019

Rashid Shabazz (Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) in conversation with Sudanese political cartoonist, Khalid Albaih.

‘Queen and Slim’ featuring Lena Waithe Nov 27, 2019

Gia Peppers (Entertainment Journalist) and Emmy-award winning writer, actor, and producer, discuss Waithe’s new film, Queen and Slim.

IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST AND FILMMAKER, DAMON DAVIS Aug 16, 2019

Rashid Shabazz, (Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) in conversation with artist and filmmaker, Damon Davis.

IN CONVERSATION WITH “ALWAYS IN SEASON” DIRECTOR, JACQUELINE OLIVE Aug 16, 2019

Rashid Shabazz, (Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) in conversation with director, Jacqueline Olive.

Art, Culture, and Politics with BMike, Sevetri Wilson, Luke James, Kendrick Sampson, and Ledisi Jul 22, 2019

Recorded live from Studio BE at the 2019 Essence Festival, BMike (Visual Artist and Activist), Ledisi (Musician and Activist), Kendrick Sampson (Actor and Activist), Sevetri Wilson (Entrepreneur), and Luke James (Singer/Songwriter and Actor) discuss the intersection of art, culture, and politics.

‘Let Love Have The Last Word‘ featuring Common Jun 25, 2019

Rashid Shabazz, (Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer, Color Of Change) in conversation with Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Oscar award-winning artist, activist, and author, Common.

Queen Sugar Jun 12, 2019

Rashad Robinson (President, Color Of Change) in conversation with the cast and showrunner of OWN Network’s ‘Queen Sugar,’ Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, and Anthony Sparks.

In Conversation with Yara Shahidi May 20, 2019

Rashad Robinson (President, Color Of Change) and Yara Shahidi discuss her new film, ‘The Sun Is Also a Star, activism, and Black representation in Hollywood.

A Conversation with Taraji P. Henson about “The Best of Enemies.” Apr 09, 2019

Tenicka Boyd (Senior Advisor, Color Of Change) and Taraji P. Henson discuss her new film, “The Best of Enemies,” how Black women can thrive in Hollywood, and the importance of telling our stories.

Intersectional Storytelling – Ben-Alex Dupris Feb 14, 2019

Baratunde Thurston and Ben-Alex Dupris (Filmmaker and Firelight Impact Fellow), discuss the importance of intersectional storytelling.

Storytellers Changing Hollywood – Deniese Davis Feb 14, 2019

Baratunde Thurston and Deniese Davis (COO of Color Creative TV and Producer, Issa Rae Productions), discuss storytellers changing Hollywood.

Changing Narratives in a Time of Harmful Stereotypes – Rashad Robinson, Stanley Nelson, and Patrick Gaspard Feb 14, 2019

Baratunde Thurston, Rashad Robinson (President, Color Of Change), Stanley Nelson (Award-Winning Filmmaker and Founder, Firelight Media), and Patrick Gaspard (President, The Open Society Foundations), discuss changing narratives in a time of harmful stereotypes.

#TellBlackStories: Black Women and Girls – dream hampton, Marcia Smith, Brie Bryant, and Angie Martinez. Feb 14, 2019

Moderated by Angie Martinez, dream hampton, Marcia Smith (Firelight Media), and Brie Bryant (Lifetime), discuss the importance of telling authentic stories about Black women and girls.

“Ain’t Your Superwoman” – Black women, Reproductive Justice, and Harmful Narratives – Symone Sanders, Alencia Johnson, Arisha Hatch. Feb 14, 2019

Baratunde Thurston, Symone Sanders (CNN Commentator), Alencia Johnson (Director, Public Engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America), and Arisha Hatch (Managing Director of Campaigns, Color Of Change), discuss Black women, reproductive justice, and harmful narratives.

Reimagine Storytelling in a Time for Revolution – Ava DuVernay Feb 11, 2019

Baratunde Thurston and Ava DuVernay discuss reimagining storytelling in a time for a revolution.

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