Colorblind: Race Across Generations

The record-breaking Netflix series, "Bridgerton," is applauded for its diversity and leading roles for people of color. Season 2 has featured Indian actresses in major roles, which is certainly not the norm. Social media manager Banu Jothimalarr wrote a compelling social media post calling out the Indian movie industry and explaining why the portrayals in this season's of "Bridgerton" had such a profound impact on her life.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guest: Banu Jothimalarr

Producer: Ashley Long

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could make history as the first Black female Justice on the US Supreme Court. And with that history comes plenty of critics and controversy. We speak with four dynamic attorneys to examine all of it.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guests: Professor Patricia Broussard from FAMU College of Law; Nakia Ruffin from the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association; Attorney Jessica D. Thomas; Frachele Scott, Managing Director of The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Producer: Ashley Long

2020 brought a summer of protests, unrest and calls for social justice and police reform. Our panel for this episode reflects on what was accomplished and what still needs to be done to see real change.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guests: Hank Van Putten from the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College; Rhetta Hussein from The Black Press; Dr. Fon Gordon from the History Department at UCF; Reverend Katrina Jenkins, Dean of Religious Life at Rollins College

Producer: Ashley Long

Add it to the long list of "while Black" activities. But this case we're talking about from Minnesota resulted in a legal settlement. Investigative Journalist Eric Rasmussen from KSTP and Nekima Levy Armstrong, civil rights attorney and founder of The Racial Justice Network join us to talk about the case. To see Eric's report: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/banking-while-black-police-video-shows-how-cashing-a-paycheck-led-to-handcuffs/

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guests: Eric Rasmussen and Nekima Levy Armstrong

Producer: Ashley Long

Our topic: Jews of Color. Yes, they do exist and they're growing in number. Our guests are Maayan Zik, a New York based Social Justice Activist; Ilana Kaufman, Executive Director of Jews of Color Initiative; and Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, Public Affairs Advisor at Jewish Federations of North America. We're talking about the intersectionality of race and faith.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guests: Maayan Zik; Illana Kaufman; Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein

Producer: Ashley Long

Yes, that's how this episode's guest felt growing up. Comedian Kyndra Crump, who is Black, talks about why growing up, she wanted to be a little white girl and how that's shaped her attitude about race as an adult and how she's used comedy to deal with all of it. Host: Vanessa Echols Guest: Kyndra Crump

Producer: Ashley Long

We're talking to Ashley M. Jones, who recently made history as Alabama's 1st Black Poet Laureate. She talks about her new book of poetry: Reparations Now! She's using her poetic voice and words to shine a light on race, social justice, injustice and how reparations is more than just writing a check. Host: Vanessa Echols

Guest: Ashley M. Jones

Producer: Ashley Long

Two friends, one black and one white, have known each other for decades but never had a real conversation about race. Can you relate? They have written a book about the conversation that's had a profound impact on their lives and their friendship. They're doing exactly what this podcast is all about.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guests: Reggie Dabbs and John Driver

Producer: Ashley Long

It's been an issue since the Emancipation Proclamation. The nation's Black farmers are still fighting discrimination and fighting for justice from the USDA. We talk with the lead attorney in a record breaking BILLION dollar settlement for Black farmers fighting for justice for decades. He's chronicled the fight in his new book, JUST HARVEST.

Host: Vanessa Echols

Guest: Greg Francis

Producer: Ashley Long

We're tackling the intersection of race in America and mental health. Why is seeking professional health still stigmatized in communities of color, particularly for African Americans and what can be done about it? Joining our panel of experts are: Therapists DeWone Bennett, Cherlette McCullough and Dr. Yacob Tekie; along with Kari Cobham from The Carter Center and Caren Howard from Mental Health America.