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Color Of Change Responds to Facebook’s Reversal of Political Advertisement Policy

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2019 NATIONWIDE– In response to today’s uncovering of an additional policy change by Facebook to allow misinformation in political advertisements, even if deemed inaccurate by the platform’s third-party verifiers, Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson issued the following statement: “There is no acceptable reason to give politicians free rein to […]

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Color Of Change Responds to Facebook’s Reversal of Political Advertisement Policy

NATIONWIDE– In response to today’s uncovering of an additional policy change by Facebook to allow misinformation in political advertisements, even if deemed inaccurate by the platform’s third-party verifiers, Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson issued the following statement: “There is no acceptable reason to give politicians free rein to lie and manipulate the public in […]

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Fair Pay To Play Act Delivers Historic Progress for College Athletes in California; Rest of Nation Must Follow

SACRAMENTO– Following Governor Newsom’s signing of the Fair Pay to Play bill into law, allowing athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to profit from their own names, images, and likenesses, Color Of Change–the nation’s largest online racial justice organization–issued the following statement from Managing Director of Campaigns Arisha Hatch: “The decision to sign the […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE SOLIDIFIES ROADMAP FOR FACEBOOK TO DELIVER DIGITAL CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS

  AT ATLANTA CONVENING,   COLOR OF CHANGE SOLIDIFIES ROADMAP FOR FACEBOOK TO DELIVER DIGITAL CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS Ahead of forthcoming audit, civil rights community and tech leaders set record of expectations, recommendations at forum with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Public Policy Director Neil Potts  Atlanta—Today, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, Color […]

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President Rashad Robinson: Facebook Town Hall Speech

Facebook Town Hall Opening Remarks   In different ways, for each of us here, for all of us here, this is a big moment. We’re taking a big new step by being here together. Whether those at Facebook, or those in advocacy, or those in communities from Atlanta to Oakland, we have all worked so hard […]

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Color Of Change Statement on Arrest of Ed Buck

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns for Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement following the arrest of Ed Buck on charges of operating a drug house:   “This is the day our community feared. It’s what we warned against. It’s what we […]

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Nation’s Largest Online Racial Justice Group Reflects on California’s 2019 Legislative Session

SACRAMENTO — Following the close of California’s 2019 legislative session today, Color Of Change–the nation’s largest online racial justice organization–issued the following statement from Managing Director of Campaigns Arisha Hatch:   “The 2019 session of the California legislature drove a number of achievements for civil rights progress, advancing the quality of life for Black people, […]

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Color Of Change: Historic Passage of Fair Pay To Play Act Sets National Standard For Fair Compensation of Collegiate Athletes

SACRAMENTO — Following the California State Assembly’s unanimous vote last night to pass the Fair Pay to Play Act, which would allow athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to profit from their own names, images, and likenesses, Color Of Change–the nation’s largest online racial justice organization–issued the following statement from Managing Director of Campaigns Arisha Hatch:  […]

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Progress Report Shows Airbnb is a Model for Big Tech Collaboration with Civil Rights Groups; Company Must Extend Focus to Offline Experience of Black Guests and Hosts

SAN FRANCISCO– In response to Airbnb’s three-year review of its anti-discrimination efforts, Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization which collaborated with Airbnb on its original 2016 report and ongoing policy changes, issued the following statement from President Rashad Robinson: “Airbnb has long modelled for its Big Tech peers how to engage […]

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In aftermath of shootings, Color Of Change Addresses Facebook’s Continued Support for White Nationalism

Menlo Park — In response to data showing how the Trump campaign uses Facebook to spread racist propaganda, paying the social media giant nearly $5.6 million since March, Color Of Change Senior Campaign Director Brandi Collins-Dexter issued the following response: “When Facebook touted its updates to the platform’s handling of white nationalism earlier this year, […]

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Facebook’s New “Anti-Conservative Bias” Report Undermines Ongoing Civil Rights Audit, Provides Cover for Right-Wing’s Hateful Ideology

 President Rashad Robinson: “Facebook conceded to the right-wing’s playbook ”   MENLO PARK —  Following the release today of Facebook’s anti-conservative bias study, co-authored by Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ)  and with involvement from the Heritage Foundation, Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement from President Rashad Robinson:  “When […]

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Color Of Change: Pantaleo Decision is Result of Persistent Outcries from Activist Community

Color Of Change demands increased accountability in aftermath of NYPD decision   NEW YORK, NY – In response to today’s decision from NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill to fire Daniel Pantaleo, the officer who killed Eric Garner, Scott Roberts, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Campaigns at Color of Change said: “First and foremost, our hearts […]

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