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ColorFull Commentary
ColorFull Commentary is a podcast where we talk about politics, culture and the everyday from a ColorFull perspective. We are The Intersection of People of Color and Colorful People. We don't feel the need to explain the term people of color because we're hoping you all know that already! In regards to colorful people, we mean anyone who departs from society's norms, i.e. disabled, queer, economically disadvantaged, and/or institutionally disenfranchised. If you happen to identify with none of these, we still encourage you to listen in order to learn more about the world around you.
We're creating a table where People of Color and Colorful People can be empowered with the knowledge, resources, and support to become a part of the conversation. We are developing a community here, and it can't happen without you! Please listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud and check out www.colorfullcommentary.com to make yourself known.
Colorfully, CC
On this final episode of 2020, CC talks about Biden's win, the stimulus relief bill, and the coronavirus vaccines. She also spotlights two history-making women: Rep. Deb Haaland and future First Lady, Dr Jill Biden. ColorFull Commentary thanks you for being a part of our community this past year; and we are looking forward to rolling out some exciting changes and engaging content in 2021. Happy Holidays & Stay ColorFull! Follow us on social media: Twitter and FB: @colorfullpod Pinterest and IG: @colorfullcommentary
Action Items:
https://www.change.org/p/give-2000-month-to-every-american-moneyforthepeople-covid19
https://fairfight.com/
Online Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stimulus-check-600-2000-dollars-eligibility-2020-12-23/
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2020/12/18/african-americans-skepticism-vaccine-driven-history-politics/3954659001/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/native-americans-rep-haaland-s-nomination-interior-secretary-signals-new-n1251727
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-cabinet-picks-transition-tracker/?intcid=CNI-00-10aaa3a
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/dec/18/dr-jill-biden-wall-street-journal-joe-stephen-colbert-interview
In our Election Day Special, CC explains why your vote is your power and why this particular election is so important. Somehow, she manages to do it in under seven minutes. So, whether you're energized or disillusioned, this episode is a must-listen. But before you tune-in ... VOTE!
Action Item:
Go to www.vote.org to find necessary resources to help you vote.
On the 14th Commentary, we talk about RBG's passing, the current status of COVID in America, and justice being denied to Breonna Taylor. CC lets her frustrations out on this episode. What's she frustrated about...? Listen to find out! Follow us on social media: Twitter and FB: @colorfullpod Pinterest and IG: @colorfullcommentary
Action Items:
https://www.standwithbre.com/
https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/do-not-fill-ruth-bader-ginsburg-s-supreme-court-seat-until-after-the-2021-inauguration
Online Sources:
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/life/2020/09/24/ruth-bader-ginsburg-8-things-she-did-womens-rights/3502065001/
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/politics/donald-trump-black-empowerment-platinum-plan/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/health/us-coronavirus-friday/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/24/correcting-misinformation-about-breonna-taylor/
On this episode, CC talks about the threat to the USPS, the President's racist thoughts on BLM, and federal agents sent to urban cities. She also relays her thoughts on the masterpiece that is "Black Is King". Please listen, explore the website, and reach out on social media. Twitter and FB: colorfullpod Pinterest and IG: colorfullcommentary
Action Items:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
https://www.naacpldf.org/
https://www.change.org/p/department-of-homeland-security-stop-federal-officers-from-interfering-in-portland-protests?source_location=topic_page
Online Sources:
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/postal-service-post-office-usps-trump-vote-by-mail-editorial-20200807.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/06/top-democrats-say-postmaster-general-acknowledged-new-policies-that-workers-say-are-delaying-mail/
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-anthem-kneeling-black-lives-matter-marxist
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/21/portland-protests-trump-administration-response-raises-legal-questions/5481418002/
Hello, Colorful People! On today's episode, CC discusses coronavirus updates, Trump's recent controversial actions, and possible justice for Breonna Taylor. The ColorFull Comment spotlights a recent piece of art that blew CC away. Trust and believe, you want to listen to this episode because this is "the room where it happens". Please explore the website and reach out via social media. Twitter and FB: @colorfullpod. Pinterest and IG: @colorfullcommentary.
Action Items:
https://www.standwithbre.com/call
https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/
Online Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/10/health/coronavirus-entire-body-effects-columbia/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/coronavirus-international-foreign-student-visas.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/13/politics/roger-stone-donald-trump/index.html
https://www.theroot.com/investigaton-launched-against-louisville-mayor-over-han-1844408085
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! It's been a while since we last caught up, and a lot has happened! On this episode, CC spoke from her heart directly to Black people and allies about the Black Lives Matter Movement. Unlike other episodes, she let her thoughts flow freely without a pre-set structure. Hopefully, as you listen to her impassioned assessments, you'll receive insight and healing. Sources and Further Reading:
https://m4bl.org/
https://www.thecut.com/2020/06/what-does-defund-the-police-mean-the-phrase-explained.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice
Action Items:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
https://colorofchange.org/
https://www.change.org/p/department-of-counterterrorism-change-kkk-status-into-terrorist-organization
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/sign-the-petition-demand-the-senate-pass-the-heroes-act-and-provide-much-needed-support-for-our-communities
Happy Black History Month! On this 10th commentary, CC dives into the Democratic Primaries, Trump's recent actions, the end of the Impeachment saga, and Harvey Weinstein's case. She also offers up some Black Facts and spotlights a few Queens of Black Excellence. We hope you enjoy! Please make yourself known by visiting www.colorfullcommentary.com and following us on social media... Twitter and FB: @colorfullpod Pinterest and IG: @colorfullcommentary
Democratic Candidate Quiz:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/quiz-which-candidate-agrees-with-me/
Action Items:
https://action.aclu.org/petition/say-no-trumps-border-wall
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Online Sources:
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/2/5/1916988/-Romney-made-history-He-also-changed-the-news-cycle-and-the-anti-GOP-ads-to-come-in-2020
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/2/12/1918652/-William-Barr-officially-becomes-Trump-s-personal-attorney-with-power-to-persecute-or-pardon-anyone
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/16/former-justice-employees-urge-barr-resign-115597
https://theintercept.com/2020/02/06/border-wall-construction-organ-pipe/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/harvey-weinstein-trial-verdict/2020/02/24/057b9f36-5284-11ea-b119-4faabac6674f_story.html
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/2/20/1920540/-Eight-takeaways-from-the-Nevada-Democratic-primary-debate-No-1-Warren-won
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/02/19/what-is-super-tuesday/
https://theglowup.theroot.com/exclusive-rep-ayanna-pressley-reveals-beautiful-bald-1841039847
Happy Black History Month! New Year, New Look but same great content. CC provides an Impeachment update, talks about hair discrimination, weighs in on the expanded immigration ban, and highlights our website's Black History series. Please listen in and then head over to www.colorfullcommentary.com Also, please check us out here~ Twitter and Facebook: @colorfullpod IG, Pinterest: colorfullcommentary
The ColorFull Comment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27OoTGfm9Zc
Action Items:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
https://www.change.org/p/barbers-hills-highschool-and-superintendent-let-deandre-arnold-march-with-his-class?source_location=topic_page
https://act.mpowerchange.org/sign/repealtheban-nobanact/
Online Sources:
https://www.c-span.org/impeachment/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/us/politics/trump-travel-ban.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/02/world/africa/trump-travel-ban.html
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/1/23/1913498/-Black-Texas-teen-told-he-can-t-walk-in-his-high-school-graduation-unless-he-cuts-his-dreadlocks
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/1/30/1915107/--Do-the-right-thing-Ellen-awards-Texas-teen-after-school-penalizes-him-for-long-dreadlocks
https://www.essence.com/entertainment/erika-alexander-david-schwimmer-living-single/
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! We're baaaack and have a lot to talk about on today's episode. From Impeachment, Roe v Wade, Queen Michelle, a movie recommendation, and an overdose of Black Girl Magic .... CC gets into it. Take a listen and check out www.colorfullcommentary.com
Michelle Obama Appreciation: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bHRPbgjWc/
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/1/17/1912196/-Happy-Birthday-Michelle-Obama
Action Items: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/dont-overturn-roe-v-wade-1
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Online Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-impeachment-trial-things/story?id=68429401&cid=referral_taboola_feed
https://www.c-span.org/impeachment/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/congress-supreme-court-abortion-overturn-roe-v-wade
https://www.npr.org/2019/06/07/730183531/poll-majority-want-to-keep-abortion-legal-but-they-also-want-restrictions
https://www.colorfullcommentary.com/post/movie-in-review-just-mercy
https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a30244665/black-women-win-five-major-beauty-pageants/
On this episode, CC talks all things impeachment: from the backstory to the impeachment hearings. What was meant to be a short episode turned out to be the longest one yet! Listen to find out why. Also, be sure to check out www.colorfullcommentary.com
Action Item:
https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-the-congress-of-the-united-states-requesting-that-president-trump-be-censured
Online Sources:
https://www.c-span.org/impeachment/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/11/22/why-it-was-so-satisfying-watch-fiona-hill-take-charge/
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/lindsey-graham-runs-from-veteran-916807/
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/viral/photo-trump-s-notes-becomes-meme-twitter-users-turn-them-n1088901
On this episode, CC talks about the November 5th election results, goes in depth on the electoral college, and gives a quick update on impeachment. A special surprise is also revealed...listen to find out!
Action Items:
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/abolish-the-electoral-6
https://act.everytown.org/sign/smarter-gun-laws/
Online Sources:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/11/6/1897544/-Democrats-rack-up-some-sweet-wins-across-the-country-in-2019-and-now-it-s-on-to-2020
https://www.vox.com/2019/11/6/20951639/nra-virginia-democrats-spending-gun-control
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/how-a-racist-law-could-decide-mississippi-s-election-72821829520
https://www.vox.com/2019/10/11/20903401/mississippi-jim-crow-law-rig-election-electoral-college-jim-hood-tate-reeves
https://www.wsj.com/articles/shooting-reported-at-southern-california-school-11573749858
https://www.npr.org/2016/11/06/500660424/how-the-electoral-college-works-and-why-you-don-t-want-to-think-about-it
https://www.c-span.org/video/?466134-1/impeachment-hearing-william-taylor-george-kent
The Surprise: www.colorfullcommentary.com
Today, we talk about Trump’s (failed) attempt to host the G7 Summit at his resort, US forces killing a terrorist leader, Florida’s Amendment 4, and one of Trump’s racist tweets. CC makes her opinions known, and we hope that you do the same. Enjoy!
Action Item: https://www.change.org/p/florida-legislature-protect-amendment-4-in-florida-2
Online Sources:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-doral-resort-out-2020-g7-summit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/28/al-baghdadis-death-could-have-been-trumps-finest-hour-he-messed-it-up-anyway/
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/7/2/20677955/amendment-4-florida-felon-voting-rights-injunction-lawsuits-fines-fees
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/clarissajanlim/trump-impeachment-lynching-tweet
https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article236622223.html
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2018/11/16/what-s-really-in-the-first-step-act
On this episode, CC talks about Trump's disastrous foreign policy, Atatiana Jefferson, Tyler Perry Studios, the Clapback Heard Round the World, and you guessed it...Impeachment. It gets serious this episode, but as always, we keep it ColorFull! Please listen, refer to the items below, and let us know what you think.
Action Items:
https://www.change.org/p/fort-worth-police-department-justice-for-atatiana-jefferson-arrest-james-smith?recruiter=55333536&recruited_by_id=d5b8adf0-c53e-0130-05dd-002219670981&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard
https://act.credoaction.com/sign/dont_bomb_syria/
Online Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/17/politics/donald-trump-impeachment-gordon-sondland-meltdown/index.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/turkey-military-operation-syria-latest-updates-191016063442043.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fort-worth-police-officer-who-fatally-shot-atatiana-jefferson-resigns-n1065866
https://www.essence.com/celebrity/tyler-perry-grand-opening-studios/#470157
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/politics/2020-democratic-candidates-issue-guide/#/issues/climate-crisis
Today, CC is talking about the second whistleblower, Syria, Trump's worrisome poll numbers, and Comcast's potentially devastating lawsuit. Listen and let us know what you think! Please refer to the sources and action items listed below.
Petition to Comcast to Protect Civil Rights Act of 1866: https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/comcast_withdraw/?t=4&akid=36831%2E2946376%2E2qDVvC
Find Impeachment March on Oct. 13 near you: https://www.october13.org/
Submit Question for Oct. 15 Democratic Debate: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/reader-center/democractic-debate-questions.html
Online Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-judge-rules-trump-must-turn-over-his-tax-returns-to-manhattan-da-but-trump-has-indicated-he-will-appeal/2019/10/07/29e1fda6-e8a4-11e9-85c0-85a098e47b37_story.html
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2nd-whistleblower-forward-speaking-ig-attorney/story?id=66092396
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/09/world/kurds-in-syria-explainer-trnd/index.html
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-record-support-for-trump-impeachment
This first episode focuses on introducing you to the podcast and what you can expect. We also discuss impeachment, NC politics, and the GM auto strike. Please tune in, subscribe, and make yourself known!
Online Sources: - https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/impeachment-inquiry-against-trump-here-s-what-that-means-1.4608711 - https://www.journalnow.com/news/elections/local/n-c-house-minority-leader-plans-event-to-address-state/article_585f1248-d78d-568d-9f9b-50beaab8c7e4.html - https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/30/strike-pay-kicks-in-at-250-a-week-for-gm-union-members-as-work-stoppage-hits-home.html
Today's episode is all about impeachment, NC politics, a trial verdict, and a book recommendation. It gets passionate for us...will you feel the same? Listen and let us know!
Online Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-impeachment-inquiry-10-03-2019/index.html
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2019/10/holder-gerrymandering-lawsuit-1004
https://ta-nehisicoates.com/books/the-water-dancer/
The WhistleBlower Report:
https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/blog/free-audiobook-listen-the-whistle-blowers-complaint/
ColorFull Commentary is the Intersection of People of Color and Colorful People. This is the introductory episode of a podcast that will focus on politics, culture, and the everyday. Every episode will feature a rundown of the week's biggest headlines from a humorous, passionate, and ColorFull perspective.