The #TellBlackStories podcast is an extension of Color Of Change's work to change the rules in Hollywood, and entire media landscape, to ensure accurate, diverse, empathetic and human portrayals of Black people. It is an unfiltered, unapologetic, dose of quick witted commentary on the most relevant social, political and cultural issues impacting the Black community. #TellBlackStories elevates the voices, stories and work of change makers, content creators, activists, and leaders driving a movement for accurate portrayals of Black people.
#TellBlackStories is presented by Color Of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization. To learn more visit tellblackstories.org/podcast.
43 Available Episodes (43 Total)Average duration: 00:36:53
Jun 19, 2021
Honoring Our Ancestors Through Storytelling Featuring Barry Jenkins
00:31:33
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 …
Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On Student Debt Elimination
00:30:10
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 …
Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On The Filibuster and The Voting Rights Act
00:25:26
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!
Mar 08, 2021
Mothers of the Movement – A Conversation with the Women Behind Judas and the Black Messiah
01:15:00
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 …
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 …
#TellBlackStories Featuring Ledisi – Power in Song
00:37:22
#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.
Feb 24, 2021
Black Magic Featuring Kelly Rowland
00:27:03
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.
Feb 18, 2021
#TellBlackStories Featuring Nikkolas Smith – Healing Through Art
00:27:30
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.
Feb 11, 2021
#TellBlackStories Featuring Kerry Washington – Acting as Activism
00:30:55
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.
Feb 04, 2021
InHAIRitance: Supporting Hair Love & Small Black Beauty Businesses
01:08:10
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.
Jun 19 | 00:31:33
Honoring Our Ancestors Through Storytelling Featuring Barry Jenkins
Mar 29 | 00:30:10
Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On Student Debt Elimination
Mar 23 | 00:25:26
Sisters Of The Movement Conversation On The Filibuster and The Voting Rights Act
Mar 08 | 01:15:00
Mothers of the Movement – A Conversation with the Women Behind Judas and the Black Messiah
Feb 26 | 01:16:36
#TellBlackStories Black History Always Roundtable
Feb 25 | 00:37:22
#TellBlackStories Featuring Ledisi – Power in Song
Feb 24 | 00:27:03
Black Magic Featuring Kelly Rowland
Feb 18 | 00:27:30
#TellBlackStories Featuring Nikkolas Smith – Healing Through Art
Feb 11 | 00:30:55
#TellBlackStories Featuring Kerry Washington – Acting as Activism
Feb 04 | 01:08:10
InHAIRitance: Supporting Hair Love & Small Black Beauty Businesses
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