Breaking Barriers and Leading with Purpose
Terrell Jermaine Starr is an independent journalist whose work focuses on foreign policy, politics, and race.
Breaking Barriers and Leading with Purpose
Terrell Jermaine Starr is an independent journalist whose work focuses on foreign policy, politics, and race.

An inspiring speaker, dynamic thought leader, and recognized authority on foreign affairs
Detroit native Terrell Jermaine Starr is an independent American journalist widely known for his coverage of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. He is the founder and host of Black Diplomats, a weekly podcast reporting on foreign affairs and Eastern European politics. A former Fulbright grantee, Terrell is currently a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center. Conversant in Russian, Ukrainian, and Georgian, he is a recognized authority on Ukraine-U.S. relations, Georgian politics, Central Asia, and American democracy.
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The ReidOut


Velshi


MSNBC Reports


Sky News


American Voices


The Cross Connection


Zerlina


Peacock



Black Diplomats Podcast

Hosted by Terrell Jermaine Starr
Terrell uses his podcast, Black Diplomats, to discuss global issues through a social justice lens. Topics range from climate change to Kremlin politics.
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