Democracy in Color
@democracyincolor.bsky.social
Nonprofit media org at the intersection of race & politics.
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New podcast episodes w/ @stevepwrites.bsky.social drop every other Thursday!
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Thankful for the lineage and legacy of protest, movement, and taking action!
#thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving
#thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thankful for the lineage and legacy of protest, movement, and taking action!
#thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving
#thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving
Nothing scarier than passing up your democratic right to vote!
Don't forget to hit the polls on your way to trick or treat.
Happy Halloween! 👻 👻
Don't forget to hit the polls on your way to trick or treat.
Happy Halloween! 👻 👻
October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Nothing scarier than passing up your democratic right to vote!
Don't forget to hit the polls on your way to trick or treat.
Happy Halloween! 👻 👻
Don't forget to hit the polls on your way to trick or treat.
Happy Halloween! 👻 👻
“People want to see some action right now. They are asking & yearning for leadership & the side that can deliver that...We will begin to see Latino shifts there, if Democrats can deliver that.”
On our pod, @somosvotantes.bsky.social @melissa-in-dc.bsky.social shares what she's hearing from voters
On our pod, @somosvotantes.bsky.social @melissa-in-dc.bsky.social shares what she's hearing from voters
October 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“People want to see some action right now. They are asking & yearning for leadership & the side that can deliver that...We will begin to see Latino shifts there, if Democrats can deliver that.”
On our pod, @somosvotantes.bsky.social @melissa-in-dc.bsky.social shares what she's hearing from voters
On our pod, @somosvotantes.bsky.social @melissa-in-dc.bsky.social shares what she's hearing from voters
This Indigenous People's Day, we lift up native peoples here in the U.S. and around the world who continue to preserve the heritage, memories, and wisdom of those who came before.
October 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Indigenous People's Day, we lift up native peoples here in the U.S. and around the world who continue to preserve the heritage, memories, and wisdom of those who came before.
"In the face of authoritarianism, art becomes dangerous..."
On our blog, @holafola.bsky.social shares why artists matter more than ever.
https://democracyincolor.com/blog/2025/9/25/why-artists-need-our-support-now-more-than-ever
On our blog, @holafola.bsky.social shares why artists matter more than ever.
https://democracyincolor.com/blog/2025/9/25/why-artists-need-our-support-now-more-than-ever
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"In the face of authoritarianism, art becomes dangerous..."
On our blog, @holafola.bsky.social shares why artists matter more than ever.
https://democracyincolor.com/blog/2025/9/25/why-artists-need-our-support-now-more-than-ever
On our blog, @holafola.bsky.social shares why artists matter more than ever.
https://democracyincolor.com/blog/2025/9/25/why-artists-need-our-support-now-more-than-ever
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
We celebrate the culture, contributions, and communidad that make America beautiful and vibrant. We remember the labor and civil rights leaders who taught us, "Si se puede!" And we keep building progressive power that fights for all of us. ✊🏾 ✊🏼 ✊🏽
We celebrate the culture, contributions, and communidad that make America beautiful and vibrant. We remember the labor and civil rights leaders who taught us, "Si se puede!" And we keep building progressive power that fights for all of us. ✊🏾 ✊🏼 ✊🏽
September 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
We celebrate the culture, contributions, and communidad that make America beautiful and vibrant. We remember the labor and civil rights leaders who taught us, "Si se puede!" And we keep building progressive power that fights for all of us. ✊🏾 ✊🏼 ✊🏽
We celebrate the culture, contributions, and communidad that make America beautiful and vibrant. We remember the labor and civil rights leaders who taught us, "Si se puede!" And we keep building progressive power that fights for all of us. ✊🏾 ✊🏼 ✊🏽
On our latest podcast, @sfchronicle.com's Joe Garofoli explains Democrats and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social major goal with passing the redistricting measure in California.
Full episode streaming wherever you get your podcasts!
#democracyincolor #redistricting #californiapolitics
Full episode streaming wherever you get your podcasts!
#democracyincolor #redistricting #californiapolitics
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On our latest podcast, @sfchronicle.com's Joe Garofoli explains Democrats and @gavinnewsom.bsky.social major goal with passing the redistricting measure in California.
Full episode streaming wherever you get your podcasts!
#democracyincolor #redistricting #californiapolitics
Full episode streaming wherever you get your podcasts!
#democracyincolor #redistricting #californiapolitics
September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Reminder - Joy is resistance.
On our latest podcast, Steve and Sharline share how they're taking care of themselves in these times.
How are you finding ways to resist?
On our latest podcast, Steve and Sharline share how they're taking care of themselves in these times.
How are you finding ways to resist?
September 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#Reminder - Joy is resistance.
On our latest podcast, Steve and Sharline share how they're taking care of themselves in these times.
How are you finding ways to resist?
On our latest podcast, Steve and Sharline share how they're taking care of themselves in these times.
How are you finding ways to resist?
Not now. Not ever.
August 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Not now. Not ever.
The Right has been very successful and very clear that one of the most powerful tools they have is racism.
Listen to our full episode w/ @surj.org ED Erin Heaney to learn more about white people's role in racial justice.
democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/...
Listen to our full episode w/ @surj.org ED Erin Heaney to learn more about white people's role in racial justice.
democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/...
August 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Right has been very successful and very clear that one of the most powerful tools they have is racism.
Listen to our full episode w/ @surj.org ED Erin Heaney to learn more about white people's role in racial justice.
democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/...
Listen to our full episode w/ @surj.org ED Erin Heaney to learn more about white people's role in racial justice.
democracyincolor.com/podepisodes/...
"Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society." - Rep. John Lewis
July 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society." - Rep. John Lewis
"Organized labor is a necessary part of democracy. Organized labor is the only way to have a fair distribution of wealth.” Happy Birthday Dolores Huerta!
April 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Organized labor is a necessary part of democracy. Organized labor is the only way to have a fair distribution of wealth.” Happy Birthday Dolores Huerta!
Happy birthday to Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison, two literal and cultural giants whose words continue to speak to us today. ✍🏽 ✨
February 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happy birthday to Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison, two literal and cultural giants whose words continue to speak to us today. ✍🏽 ✨
"There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must do it because conscience tells him it is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must do it because conscience tells him it is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Praying for everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
And especially grateful for the firefighters, many of whom are currently incarcerated and risking their lives to keep folks safe.
And especially grateful for the firefighters, many of whom are currently incarcerated and risking their lives to keep folks safe.
January 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Praying for everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
And especially grateful for the firefighters, many of whom are currently incarcerated and risking their lives to keep folks safe.
And especially grateful for the firefighters, many of whom are currently incarcerated and risking their lives to keep folks safe.
What's ALWAYS in: building a better world together. 💥
January 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
What's ALWAYS in: building a better world together. 💥
"If now isn’t a good time for the truth I don’t see when we’ll get to it.”
Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🕊️
Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🕊️
December 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
"If now isn’t a good time for the truth I don’t see when we’ll get to it.”
Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🕊️
Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🕊️