Leading Racial Justice and Fashion Leaders Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Directory of Black Professionals in the Fashion Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022   CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org   Leading Racial Justice and Fashion Leaders Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Directory of Black Professionals in the Fashion Industry Color Of Change’s #ChangeFashion Initiative and Black In Fashion Council Will Provide Brands An Easy Way To Hire Black Talent  TODAY — Color Of Change and IMG’s #ChangeFashion and […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE JOINED ACTIVISTS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR MATTHEW “ZADOK” WILLIAMS AT PETITION DELIVERY

For Immediate Release: February 4, 2022 Contact: media@colorofchange.com COLOR OF CHANGE JOINED ACTIVISTS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR MATTHEW “ZADOK” WILLIAMS AT PETITION DELIVERY On Jan 12th, DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Michael L. Thurmond denied an opportunity to receive the #JusticeforZadok: Demand Justice for Matthew “Zadok” Williams petition, which gained over 35,000 signatures, […]

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Color Of Change Announces Kelle Rozell as New Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org COLOR OF CHANGE ANNOUNCES KELLE ROZELL AS NEW CHIEF MARKETING & STORYTELLING OFFICER Kelle Rozell’s 18 years of experience in the media and entertainment industries will help drive Color Of Change’s efforts in advancing racial equity and holding industry leaders accountable FEBRUARY 1, 2022 — Color […]

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Color Of Change Calls on President Biden to Fulfill Promise to Nominate First Black Woman to the United States Supreme Court

For Immediate Release: January 27, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Calls on President Biden to Fulfill Promise to Nominate First Black Woman to the United States Supreme Court NATIONWIDE — In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement, Color Of Change Vice President Arisha Hatch released the following statement: “Supreme […]

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BLAVITY OP-ED: It’s Not A Debate: TV And Film Content Clearly Impacts Real World Behavior

Color Of Change weighs in on the latest debate concerning hateful content and Netflix. TV creators have the unique opportunity to reinforce beliefs in audience’s consciousness. When these beliefs are rooted in racist, sexist, xenophobic or transphobic stereotypes, it’s a problem. Hollywood execs have the power to change the rules of content — and change culture. But that can’t happen when they think their stories don’t have the power to incite hatred or violence. First-of-its-kind research from the Center for Media & Social Impact shows how comedy can focus a critical lens on injustice. It’s also a way to cut through traditional media and noise to engage people.

Full article at https://bit.ly/3ITFkUr.

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COLOR OF CHANGE: SENATE DEMOCRATS’ FAILURE TO ADVANCE VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION IS AN ASSAULT ON CIVIL RIGHTS

For Immediate Release January 20, 2022 Contact: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE: SENATE DEMOCRATS’ FAILURE TO ADVANCE VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION IS AN ASSAULT ON CIVIL RIGHTS Scott Roberts, senior director of criminal justice and democracy campaigns at Color Of Change, issued the following statement following the Senate’s vote on voting rights legislation:  “The Senators who […]

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THE GRIO OP-ED: Without Action from Lawmakers to Extend the Child Tax Credit, Millions of Children Face Immediate Danger

Color Of Change’s Chief of Campaigns Arisha Hatch writes about how legislators are backing out on the promise of the American Rescue Plan, the largest child tax credit legislation in American history. The bill would give families monthly payments of $250-$300 per child, but due to the inaction from elected officials like Sen. Joe Manchin and racist tropes about “spending aid wisely,” 10 million children will likely not be covered and stuck in poverty. She writes, “Poverty is not an accident or a series of poor decisions. It results from many factors like corporate greed, exploitative labor practices, and unjust policies or actions by elected officials.”

Full article at https://on.thegrio.com/3fqGOJ0

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Color Of Change Partners with BOMESI to Secure Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment from Major Corporations to Support Black-Owned Media

Color Of Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2022 CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Partners with BOMESI to Secure Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment from Major Corporations to Support Black-Owned Media P&G, HP Inc., and others to Contribute to Help Nurture Ecosystem for Supporting Black Publishers, Creatives, and Storytellers NATIONWIDE — Color Of Change partners with the Black […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE: PRESIDENT BIDEN MUST PUT ACTION BEHIND HIS WORDS, REFORM THE SENATE FILIBUSTER TO PASS CRITICAL LEGISLATION AND ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2022  Contact: media@colorofchange.org    COLOR OF CHANGE: PRESIDENT BIDEN MUST PUT ACTION BEHIND HIS WORDS, REFORM THE SENATE FILIBUSTER TO PASS CRITICAL LEGISLATION AND ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE Scott Roberts, senior director of criminal justice and democracy campaigns at Color Of Change, issued the following statement following President Biden’s Speech on […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE: ONE YEAR AFTER CAPITOL RIOTS, PRESIDENT BIDEN AND SENATE DEMOCRATS STILL FAIL TO PROTECT ELECTIONS, BLACK VOTERS

For Immediate Release January 6, 2022   Contact: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE: ONE YEAR AFTER CAPITOL RIOTS, PRESIDENT BIDEN AND SENATE DEMOCRATS STILL FAIL TO PROTECT ELECTIONS, BLACK VOTERS   Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Democracy Campaigns at Color Of Change, issued this statement after President Joe Biden’s speech on the […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE: KIMBERLY POTTER’S CONVICTION IS AN IMPORTANT FIRST STEP TOWARD ACCOUNTABILITY, STILL FALLS SHORT OF JUSTICE

For Immediate Release December 23, 2021   Contact: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE: KIMBERLY POTTER’S CONVICTION IS AN IMPORTANT FIRST STEP TOWARD ACCOUNTABILITY, STILL FALLS SHORT OF JUSTICE   Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Democracy Campaigns at Color Of Change, issued this statement after a Hennepin County jury convicted former police officer […]

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Color Of Change Responds to President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Moratorium Extension

For Immediate Release: December 22, 2021 Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change: Extending Student Loan Moratorium is Step in the Right Direction, Complete Elimination is Real Racial Justice Legislation NATIONWIDE — Color Of Change Vice President Arisha Hatch issued the following statement in regards to President Biden’s student loan repayment freeze until May 1, 2022:  “President […]

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