Let's Talk About It
Season 1
In Two Worlds
Cultural Connections
Representation Matters
by The Color of Us
In this episode, high school activist Elisa Floyd shares her background growing up in two different countries as a multiracial and multicultural individual. Additionally, Elisa and Sonya Colattur engage in a conversation surrounding how being multicultural fosters a more inclusive and accepting worldview.
In this episode of "Let's Talk About It," The Color of Us members Sonya Colattur and Maria Gonzalez, discuss the importance of connecting to cultures being multiracial. The episode explores the various ways in which multiracial/multicultural youth can connect to their cultures including through languages, family, friends, movies, and student unions.
In this episode of "Let's Talk About It," The Color of Us members Sonya Colattur and Elijah Jenkins, a student council representative at the University of Chicago discusses the importance of representation and discussion surrounding the multiracial and multicultural identity. This episode explores the various ways in which representation can be increased throughout education as well as various ways to positively engage in thought-provoking conversations surrounding race and culture.
In the first episode of "Let's Talk About It," The Color of Us members Sonya Colattur and Campbell Brown discuss their experiences growing up multiracial and multicultural as well as navigating the various facets of their identity. This episode, entitled "Code Switch" explores cultural code-switching being mixed race as well as how to embrace your identity.