School Colors is recommended by:

VULTURE/HOT POD

VANITY FAIR

THE ATLANTIC

The New York Times

Podcast Review (LA Review of Books)

Podmass (AV Club)

Bello Collective


Mark & Max have been interviewed by:

Inside City Hall (NY1)

The Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC)

All Things Considered (WNYC)

Revolutions Per MInute (WBAI/NYC DSA)

chalkbeat


LISTENER REVIEWS

Local in-depth reporting at its best. An incisive and in-depth exploration of a a watershed moment in NYC history. For anyone interested in racial justice, community organizing, and education, the lessons from this podcast are still so relevant today. Highly recommend.
— reed90
Your thorough illustrative research really reminded me of the lineage that I’m a part of. School Colors reinvigorated my passion to continue to organize and advocate for public schools. The tone and quality of the piece really speaks to y’all dedication and hard work. It’s an honor to witness.
— Omari McCleary
Love this podcast! I’ve worked in NYC public education for 20 years but when I started reading about Ocean Hill-Brownsville, everything suddenly made sense. The strike and the aftermath is the origin story of the modern NYC public school system, and this podcast makes it even more clear, accessible and compelling. Thank you!
— Megan11226
I am a young NYC teacher who grew up outside the city. This podcast has really opened my eyes to issues that the NYCDOE still has today. A MUST listen for all NYC teachers who don’t know much about the issues plaguing our system.
— LaDiDa13
History comes alive, artfully made. This is a people’s history of Brooklyn that needs to be heard. We hear conflicting stories from different sides of a neighborhood divided by race, class, and power. The original music and audio are expertly crafted.
— New Haven listener
School Colors is excellent! This podcast is so interesting and informative. It’s an incredible and enlightening history of the intersection of race relations and the educational system, with implications for what is currently happening across the country.
— jkjbq
Brilliantly written and produced, it cuts to the core of our divided nation. School Colors sustains the complexity of its subject but isn’t without personal stakes for either host.
— Monesht
As a former education policy major, and as a new educator in Bed-Stuy, this history is required listening. I’m so relieved that the truth is being broadcasted in this fashion. This is extensive, insightful, and most importantly, accurate.
— edpolicy101