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Hosted by Dr. Charles Cole III · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 42 episodes
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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.
Dr. Charles Cole III hosts Color Commentary, a news show with 42 episodes published.
This week on Color Commentary, Charles takes on two stories that turn out to be one. First, the viral video of a Houston teacher and influencer who broke down over seniors who could not read, and everything that came out
A one-line dress code policy out of Tuskegee University, banning bonnets and durags in class and the cafeteria, set off an online firestorm. But is this really about clothes? This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Co
This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole III reviews Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the record-shattering, IMAX-shot adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. In the black and white, Dr. Cole r
This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole III catches CJ McCollum on X breaking down what it actually takes to make it in the NBA, and realizes the advice was never really about basketball. It was about survival, s
In this episode of Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole interviews his friend and collaborator, Dr. Shanté Jackson-Barnes, to discuss the literacy crisis in America. We’d love to hear from you! Email Charles at colorcommen
Welcome to Color Commentary, where the stories shaping our world start in black and white and then come into full color. In this episode, Charles opens with a homecoming in New Orleans: the A Black Hands crew reunited at
Welcome to Color Commentary, where the stories shaping our world start in black and white and then come into full color. In this episode, Charles opens with a homecoming in New Orleans: the A Black Hands crew reunited at
Welcome to Color Commentary, where the stories shaping our world start in black and white and then come into full color. In this episode, Charles opens with a homecoming in New Orleans: the A Black Hands crew reunited at
What’s really happening behind the scenes of Memphis’ education upheaval? Dr. Cole dissects the recent law that replaces elected school boards with a shady, unchecked, state-appointed oversight board—who controls the dis
What’s really happening behind the scenes of Memphis’ education upheaval? Dr. Cole dissects the recent law that replaces elected school boards with a shady, unchecked, state-appointed oversight board—who controls the dis
In this episode of Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole, III delves into the intricate dynamics between Black America and the diaspora, exploring how cultural identity and political maneuvers shape our communities. From di
In this episode of Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole, III delves into the intricate dynamics between Black America and the diaspora, exploring how cultural identity and political maneuvers shape our communities. From di
In this episode of Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole, III explores the profound connections between literacy, hip-hop artistry, and cultural expression, while also diving into the excitement of the NBA Finals and the ri
Join Dr. Charles Cole and Educator Barnes as they explore innovative strategies for keeping kids engaged during the summer without turning it into a mini school session. Discover how library programs, cultural festivals,
She's been on The Breakfast Club, gone viral with Cam Newton, coached celebrities on live streams, and built a platform as 'Dr. Cheyenne Bryant.' But can she prove the doctorate? This week, Dr. Cole breaks down the full
In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was the federal government's answer to a century of voter suppression against Black Americans. In 2013, the Supreme Court gutted its most powerful provision. On April 29, 2026, the Court fi
This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Cole opens up Office Hours, a new lane on the show where he takes a real situation and works it live using the A.N.D. framework. This one is a composite drawn from more than ten real ca
In 2020, American philanthropy made a lot of noise about supporting Black-led nonprofits. New research from Candid and ABFE just dropped — and it shows that for most Black-led organizations, those promises amounted to a
This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole is joined by education activist, Brightbeam CEO, and fellow 8 Black Hands host Chris Stewart to break down the Netflix documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. The
This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Cole gets personal. From sleeping in a Tenderloin shelter at nine years old to earning a doctorate, speaking across the country, and helping more than a thousand kids get to college — h
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