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Color Of Change Denounces Chicago Fraternal Order Order of Police’s Frivolous Lawsuit against the Civilian Office for Police Accountability 

For Immediate Release: August 20, 2024  Contact: media@colorofchange.org   Color Of Change Denounces Chicago Fraternal Order Order of Police’s Frivolous Lawsuit against the Civilian Office for Police Accountability    CHICAGO – Today, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has taken legal action against Chicago’s Civilian Office for Police Accountability (COPA) in a lawsuit, claiming […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE PAC ENDORSES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

For Immediate Release: July 31st, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org  COLOR OF CHANGE PAC ENDORSES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT NATIONAL – Today, Color Of Change PAC is proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 47th President of the United States of America. Jamarr Brown, Executive Director of Color Of Change’s PAC, issues the […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE ANNOUNCES PORTIA ALLEN-KYLE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org  COLOR OF CHANGE ANNOUNCES PORTIA ALLEN-KYLE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR NATIONAL – Today, Color of Change has named Portia Allen-Kyle as Managing Director, effective immediately. “This is a moment that I am personally excited about.” says Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson. “For the past year Portia has […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR SONYA MASSEY FOLLOWING RELEASE OF DISTURBING POLICE VIDEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2024  Contact: media@colorofchange.org COLOR OF CHANGE DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR SONYA MASSEY FOLLOWING RELEASE OF DISTURBING POLICE VIDEO   National –  Today, the Illinois State Police Department released police body-worn camera footage depicting the tragic events at Sonya Massey’s home in Springfield, Illinois, on July 6, 2024. Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE PAC RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN NOT SEEKING REELECTION

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org  COLOR OF CHANGE PAC RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN NOT SEEKING REELECTION NATIONAL – Today, President Biden announced his decision to step down as President of the United States. Rashad Robinson, spokesperson for Color Of Change PAC, issues the following statement: “First and foremost, I’d like to express […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE PAC ISSUES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF JD VANCE AS FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP VICE PRESIDENT NOMINEE

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2024  Contact: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE PAC ISSUES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF JD VANCE AS FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP VICE PRESIDENT NOMINEE   NATIONAL – Former President Donald Trump announced Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential nominee for the upcoming 2024 election. Color Of Change PAC […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE RELEASES NEW COALITION LETTER DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY IN ALAMEDA COUNTY DEATH PENALTY SCANDAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE RELEASES NEW COALITION LETTER DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY IN  ALAMEDA COUNTY DEATH PENALTY SCANDAL    Oakland, California – Today, Color Of Change – one of the nation’s foremost racial justice organizations, with millions of members nationwide in partnership with the 8th Amendment Project, Bend the […]

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ADVOCATES CELEBRATE AS FULTON COUNTY SCRAPS PLAN FOR $2BILLION JAIL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org   ADVOCATES CELEBRATE AS FULTON COUNTY SCRAPS PLAN FOR  $2BILLION JAIL   National – At a meeting yesterday, the Fulton County city government confirmed they are scrapping plans for a new $2B jail, instead opting for a $300M renovation plan. County commissioners voted with a 4-3 vote […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COLOR OF CHANGE DEMANDS GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM RESCIND THE APPOINTMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY PROSECUTOR IMPLICATED IN DEATH PENALTY SCANDAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2024 CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org   COLOR OF CHANGE DEMANDS GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM RESCIND THE APPOINTMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY PROSECUTOR IMPLICATED IN DEATH PENALTY SCANDAL    OAKLAND, CA. – Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced his appointment of 15 Superior Court judges, which includes Alameda County career prosecutor Michael Nieto. Nieto is an […]

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New Fulton County Coalition Announces Launch with New Report on $2 Billion Jail 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 13, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org   New Fulton County Coalition Announces Launch with New Report on $2 Billion Jail    Atlanta, GA  – This Wednesday,  a press conference was held on the steps of the Fulton County Jail to announce the formation of the “Community Over Cages” coalition in response to proposals […]

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In Hennepin County, Color Of Change, Minneapolis NAACP, Minnesota Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee, Wrongfully Incarcerated and Over-Sentenced Families Council – MN, Sex Workers in Minnesota and Minneapolis School Board Member Adriana Cerrillo Express Dismay at Dismissal of Charges Against Trooper Londregan, Criticize Police Union and Governor

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org   In Hennepin County, Color Of Change, Minneapolis NAACP, Minnesota Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee, Wrongfully Incarcerated and Over-Sentenced Families Council – MN, Sex Workers in Minnesota and Minneapolis School Board Member Adriana Cerrillo Express Dismay at Dismissal of Charges Against Trooper Londregan, Criticize Police Union and Governor […]

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Color Of Change Commends IRS for Direct File Pilot Success, 2025 Expansion, and Permanent Program Implementation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2024 Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Commends IRS for Direct File Pilot Success, 2025 Expansion, and Permanent Program Implementation  Washington D.C. – Today, the IRS announced they are continuing the Direct File program, after successfully benefitting more than 140,000 taxpayers across 12 states. After a survey of 11,000 users, over […]

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