About Us
Democracy in Color is a political media organization focused on political strategy and analysis at the intersection of race and politics.
We create and elevate content that influences public opinion and steers political behavior towards a more progressive and inclusive country. Using research and data-driven analysis, our multimedia content lifts up the voices and issues of the multiracial, progressive New American Majority and includes a podcast, articles, reports, and social campaigns.
Our podcast, “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips,” offers a strategic, race-conscious analysis of U.S. politics and features up-and-coming leaders of the progressive movement.
Democracy in Color was founded in 2016 by Steve Phillips, author of New York Times bestselling book, “Brown Is the New White,” and the forthcoming book, “How We Win the Civil War.”
OUR WORK:
Podcast: “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips,” a color-conscious political podcast hosted by our founder Steve Phillips, releases episodes every other Thursday. While grassroots organizations raised voters of color turnout to historic levels, securing Democratic victories in 2020 and 2021, there remain strong differences of opinion about the right strategy for winning in a racially-polarized electoral landscape. “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips” offers candid and data-driven analysis on how progressives can win. Join Steve for a conversation that is unafraid and unapologetic about grappling with some of the toughest issues in politics today. Special guests have included: Stacey Abrams, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Beto O’Rourke.
Campaigns: Through our campaigns, we guide public opinion and call decision-makers’ attention towards the potential and priorities of the New American Majority––especially people of color. We use our campaigns to spotlight practices that elevate and expand the voices and votes of people of color. These campaigns are also often designed to pressure and hold the Democratic Party and the progressive movement accountable to the New American Majority. In 2020, we launched a campaign calling for the House to pass H.R. 40, a bill to commission a study on reparations for African Americans. That same year, we also initiated a campaign urging then-presidential candidate Joe Biden to select a woman as his running mate.
Special Reports: Periodically, we publish special reports on important issues. In 2018, we published a comprehensive report, “The Trump Administration's Record of Racism,” documenting the first 200 examples of racism by Trump and his administration. In early August 2020, we released a new and updated version of that report.