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Google Bans Bail Bonds Ads, in Response to Advocacy from Color Of Change and Essie Justice Group

Color Of Change, the nation’s largest racial justice organization, and Essie Justice Group, issued the following statement: Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “Google’s announcement that it will no longer accept advertising dollars from bail bonds companies is a necessary change and important step toward isolating the for-profit bail bonds industry. At a time when corporations […]

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Rashad Robinson, president Of Color Of Change on Facebook’s Announcement to Conduct an Independent Audit of its Online Hate Groups

Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change: the nation’s largest racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to Facebook’s agreement to Color Of Change’s demands for a full, independent audit. “After over a year of pressure from Color Of Change’s members and ongoing conversations with executives, Facebook has finally agreed to our call […]

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Rashad Robinson, Executive Director Of Color Of Change on Meek Mill’s Release from Prison and Ending the Use of Illegal Detainers

Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “We applaud the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for directing Judge Genece Brinkley to immediately release Meek Mill from prison, underscoring what we already knew, he did not deserve to be imprisoned in the first place. This decision sets an important precedent against the unjust jailing of so many Black […]

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Rashad Robinson, Executive Director Of Color Of Change On Facebook’s Recent Appeals Update To Community Standards

“Facebook’s announcement that users can now appeal flagged and removed content is a step in the right direction,” said Rashad Robinson, Executive Director Of Color Of Change, “but it is simply not enough.” “For years, Color Of Change and our members, in coalition with many other racial justice organizations, have been in conversation with Facebook about its […]

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Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Exec Order to Restore Voting Rights of Parolees from Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change

Cuomo also announced an investigation into the exploitative practices of bail bondsmen Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “This executive order to restore the rights of people on parole is a step in the right direction, but Governor Cuomo has a long way to go in enacting substantive criminal justice reform. Since 2017, […]

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FCC Comm. Clyburn Will Be Remembered as a Champion of Our Community

NEW YORK, NY – Color Of Change, the nation’s largest racial justice organization, issued the following statement after FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn announced she will be stepping down. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “Commissioner Clyburn is a tremendous public servant and a pioneer in the telecommunications sector as the first woman and […]

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Racial Justice Org: Justice For Meek Mill Comes Through DA Accountability

“When we hold prosecutors accountable they will challenge racism in our criminal justice system and expose corrupt cops’ reign over the lives of Black people” NEW YORK, NY – Color Of Change, the nation’s largest racial justice organization, issued the following statement after the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced Meek Mill deserves a new trial […]

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Color Of Change: ‘Dr. King’s work to build power and change the rules is the legacy we honor’

Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “In challenging political moments like this one, it can be tempting to give in to despair, which makes it all the more […]

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Muslim Advocates and Color Of Change Demand Independent Civil Rights Audit of Facebook

New York, NY—Color Of Change and Muslim Advocates, launched a joint campaign  today demanding that Facebook conduct a full, independent audit and investigation of its civil rights policies and anti-civil rights activities being hosted on its platform. Facebook’s continued lack of transparency around when and how they and law enforcement access our data highlights the company’s failure […]

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Color Of Change: Another Black Family Failed By Our Justice System

NEW YORK – Color Of Change, the national racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the two police officers responsible for the death of Alton Sterling in July 2016 will not face charges. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “Today, another Black family was failed by our […]

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Statement on the Murder of Stephon Clark from Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change

Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color Of Change: “A joint investigation between the Sacramento Police Department and District Attorney Shubert on the murder of Stephon Clark, who was shot 20 times by the reckless is ongoing — but we know that the District Attorney has a pattern of declining to prosecute killer cops who murder […]

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1,200+ Detroit Children to See A Wrinkle In Time for Free Through Community-Driven “Give A Child The Universe” Initiative From Color Of Change, the Skillman Foundation and AMC Theatres

Detroit, MI — Moviegoers of all ages are anxiously awaiting the latest blockbuster adaptation from Disney, A WRINKLE IN TIME, directed by award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay. In Detroit, more than 1, 200 youth will have an opportunity to see the film for free thanks to Color Of Change, the Skillman Foundation and AMC Theatres. The […]

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