Common Sense Media Review
Unsolved cases involving victims of color; graphic violence.
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What's It About?
CASES OF COLOR is a podcast that was created to shine a light on unsolved cases and cases with questionable evidence and conclusions that involve Black and Brown victims. Host Randi Johnson created this podcast to bring attention to cases that were notoriously underrepresented by the media. This podcast explores the systemic issues that lead to racial injustice in the judicial system and calls listeners to activism. Each episode leaves listeners grappling with the critical question: Would these cases have been handled differently if the victims were White?
Is It Any Good?
This podcast is a chilling but crucial call to activism. Cases of Color is a well researched and brave account for victims and families whose voices have been muted. Episodes shine a light not only on racial injustice in the judicial system but also on systemic racism and its effects as a whole.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why bringing light to cases like the ones presented in Cases of Color is important. Had you heard of any of these cases? Why do you think not as many of these cases are publicized?
What is systemic racism? How does it affect the justice system?
What is integrity? Why is it an important character strength? How is integrity important to how Johnson presents these cases on the podcast?
Consider how your family can support those affected by unfair judicial practices. How can you research ways that you, your peers, and trusted adults can practice activism?
What is anti-racism? What are some ways that you can be anti-racist? How can being anti-racist affect the structures of systemic racism?
Podcast Details
- Release date : June 4, 2019
- Genre : Mystery
- Run time : 34 minutes
- Host : Randi Johnson
- Production Company and Network : Independent
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Activism
- Character Strengths : Integrity
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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