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Color Commentary

Color Commentary

By: Dr. Charles Cole III
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Color Commentary with Dr. Cole is where the news meets perspective. Each episode begins in black and white—straight facts, clearly laid out, no spin—before shifting into full color, where Dr. Charles Cole III brings his voice, expertise, and lived experience to unpack what it all really means. From courtroom battles to cultural flashpoints, from education to entrepreneurship, this show gives you both the record and the reflection. Sometimes it’s just Dr. Cole, sometimes it’s with guests, but always it’s about learning, questioning, and seeing the deeper connections others miss. Color Commentary isn’t just about what happened—it’s about why it matters and what comes next.

 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Ep 15 | The A.N.D. Model—Awareness, Navigation, and Duty

    Ep 15 | The A.N.D. Model—Awareness, Navigation, and Duty
    Dec 18 2025

    A recent study examined three Black men who earned doctoral degrees despite growing up during the crack epidemic. Despite meaningful cultural differences—two African American, one Caribbean diaspora—all three demonstrated remarkably similar patterns of development across three dimensions

    1. Awareness:
    2. Navigation
    3. Duty

    Let's talk about it.

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    46 mins
  • Ep 14 | From YN to Quarter Zip - When Young Black Males Trade Nike Tech for Matcha

    Ep 14 | From YN to Quarter Zip - When Young Black Males Trade Nike Tech for Matcha
    Dec 11 2025

    Today we're talking about the Quarter Zip movement - young Black men trading in their Nike Techs for business casual, their coffee for matcha, their "YN" identity for something they're calling "Young Gentlemen." But to understand why this matters, we need to talk about what a "YN" actually is. These teenagers are calling themselves "Young Niggas," and I have complicated feelings about how adults are responding to this. Let's talk about it.

    Thank you for listening to Color Commentary. We'd love to hear from you, so drop us an email at colorcommentarypod@gmail.com
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    44 mins
  • Ep 13 | Dr. Howard Fuller: The Revolutionary Who Won't Let Us Rest

    Ep 13 | Dr. Howard Fuller: The Revolutionary Who Won't Let Us Rest
    Dec 4 2025

    This week, we're talking about Dr. Howard Fuller. I was just at the Black Male Educator Convening in Philadelphia last week, and I posted a clip of Dr. Fuller speaking. It went viral on TikTok—a new generation discovering an 83-year-old revolutionary who refuses to rest.

    Watching young educators discover him moved me in ways I wasn't prepared for. Dr. Fuller is one of my most faithful advisors, and today I want to introduce him to those who don't know his story. Not as a historical figure, but as a living blueprint for how to fight for Black children's liberation. Let me explain.

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    We’d love to hear from you! Email Charles at colorcommentarypod@gmail.com

    And be sure to check out...

    • "Howard's University" - my 10-episode series with Dr. Fuller:
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    33 mins
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