The Color Between The Lines with Esther Dillard

As a new year begins, this episode takes a moment to pause and reflect on the conversations that shaped the past one.

Over the last year on The Color Between the Lines, I spoke with authors, advocates, and public voices about history, power, health, and the stories that continue to influence our communities. This episode looks back at a few of those conversations—not as nostalgia, but as context for where we are now.

Featuring moments from conversations with A’Lelia Bundles, LaTosha Brown, and Tia Mowry, this reflection explores legacy, collective power, health advocacy, and why storytelling still matters.

As the show moves forward—including a return to my animated history series, ERASED: The Untold American Story—this episode offers clarity, perspective, and a moment to listen back.

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Key moments: 

00:00 Looking Back

00:28 Why Reflection Matters

01:10 A Year of Conversations

02:05 Legacy, History & A’Lelia Bundles

03:45 Economic Power & Collective Action

05:12 Health, Advocacy & Tia Mowry

06:48 Storytelling, Responsibility & Voice

07:52 What These Conversations Reveal

08:48 What Comes Next

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