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Local Color
Wednesdays, twice a month
Hosted by Jason V.

Local Color is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Black artists, business owners, and community leaders in Baltimore City and in the DMV. If you're looking for insightful interviews, heartfelt stories, and sometimes a good laugh, Local Color has you covered.

Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V and is distributed by Your Public Studios.
For episodes prior to #100, click here.

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    Kirk Shannon-Butts, Curation and Public Art Manager of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts
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  • Jason V. hosts a panel discussion with Vic Carter of WJZ 13 and Dr. Johnny Graham of Howard University at the Juneteenth Luncheon at The Center Club Baltimore. Photo courtesy of Jason V.
    Juneteenth Luncheon at The Center Club Baltimore
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