United Shades of America

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Sameer Rao  Jun 28, 2018 2:48PM EDT

LISTEN: W. Kamau Bell Discusses Journey Into His Ancestry

The comedian talks about the challenges of researching his roots for his new docuseries, “Finding Kamau.”
Animated versions of W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu in front of yellow and red background
Sameer Rao  Jun 29, 2016 10:40AM EDT

W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu Launch Election-Focused Podcast

“Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu” debuts today.
Sameer Rao  May 18, 2016 1:20PM EDT

READ: W. Kamau Bell Interviews LeVar Burton About 'Roots' Legacy and Reboot

The “United Shades of America” host interviewed the iconic “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” actor for Mother Jones’ May/June 2016 issue. 
Sameer Rao  May 6, 2016 1:57PM EDT

Watch W. Kamau Bell Explain Difference Between Racism and Prejudice to Stephen Colbert

The host of CNN’s “United Shades of America” also took a swipe at Larry Wilmore’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner remarks when he appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” last night. 
Sameer Rao  Apr 20, 2016 5:54PM EDT

W. Kamau Bell Shows Us How to Fight Hate, One Awkward Conversation at a Time

With a new CNN docu-series, “United Shades of America,” and Showtime stand-up special, “Semi-Prominent Negro,” Bell continues to serve up his unique brand of race talk through the lens of never-mean jokes.
Sameer Rao  Mar 14, 2016 12:25PM EDT

W. Kamau Bell on Attending a KKK Cross-Burning: 'You Guys Might Need Some Therapy'

Bell’s new show, “United Shades of America,” premieres on CNN on April 24.