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Color Of Change Celebrates Columbia University’s Commitments to Preserving the Red Balloon Early Childhood Learning Center

For Immediate Release:  July 19, 2023 Contact: media@colorofchange.org  Color Of Change Celebrates Columbia University’s Commitments to Preserving the Red Balloon Early Childhood Learning Center Color Of Change, the Red Balloon Parent Board, and New York community leaders have been spearheading efforts to preserve the affordable and high-quality childcare provided at the Harlem-based Red Balloon Early […]

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Color Of Change on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Debt Forgiveness Plan

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2023 Media contact: media@colorofchange.org  In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change, issued the following statement:  “Today the Supreme Court made the decision to saddle millions of families, a disproportionate number of whom are Black borrowers, […]

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Color Of Change Demands Justice For Black Applicants Beyond Affirmative Action

For Immediate Release:  June 29, 2023 Contact: media@colorofchange.org  Color Of Change Demands Justice For Black Applicants Beyond Affirmative Action After the Supreme Court’s decision today in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina, Color Of Change released the following […]

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Color Of Change Demands Accountability from Colleges and Corporations Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

For Immediate Release:   Contact: media@colorofchange.org    Color Of Change Demands Accountability from Colleges and Corporations Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action   As the Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of affirmative action this month, Color Of Change released the following statement from Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson: “The […]

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Color Of Change Condemns Cop City Vote, Demands Accountability from Politicians & Corporate Sponsors

For Immediate Release: June 7th, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Condemns Cop City Vote, Demands Accountability from Politicians & Corporate Sponsors  NATIONWIDE – In response to the Atlanta City Council’s vote to approve another whopping $31 million of city funds towards the development of the militarized training facility known as “Cop City,” Michael Collins, […]

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Color Of Change Condemns Arrest and Incarceration of Atlanta Solidarity Fund Members. Arrest of People Who Organize Legal Funds for Protestors is Unprecedented and Undemocratic

For Immediate Release: June 2nd, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Condemns Arrest and Incarceration of Atlanta Solidarity Fund Members. Arrest of People Who Organize Legal Funds for Protestors is Unprecedented and Undemocratic NATIONWIDE – Ahead of Monday, June 5th’s full Atlanta City Council vote to approve an additional $31 million towards the development […]

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Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on Kim Foxx Not Running for Reelection

For Immediate Release: April 27, 2023 Contact: media@colorofchange.org Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on Kim Foxx Not Running for Reelection: NATIONWIDE – In response to Chicago State Attorney Kim Foxx’s announcement not to seek re-election as Cook County State’s Attorney, Rashad Robinson, President at Color Of Change, issued the following statement: […]

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Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change, on Death of Harry Belafonte

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2023  Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org  Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change, on Death of Harry Belafonte “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Mr. Harry Belafonte, one of the most prominent racial justice and cultural leaders to grace this earth. As we’ve worked to […]

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Coalition of 65+ Justice Reform Organizations Urge Congress to Act on Public Safety Policy Recommendations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 24, 2023 CONTACT media@colorofchange.org    Coalition of 65+ Justice Reform Organizations Urge Congress to Act on Public Safety Policy Recommendations Civil rights and racial justice organizations send demands to Congress outlining their policy priorities for improving public safety and redirecting investments into communities    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Color Of Change, […]

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Color Of Change Demands #Justice4LaShawn and Accountability for Life-Threatening Conditions at Fulton County Jail

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Demands #Justice4LaShawn and  Accountability for Life-Threatening Conditions at Fulton County Jail NATIONWIDE – In response to LaShawn Thompson’s untimely death due to inhumane conditions at Fulton County Jail and ahead of today’s press conference and rally held by his family’s attorneys, Ben Crump […]

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AKRON’S COURT SYSTEM SETS DANGEROUS PRECEDENT AS JAYLAND WALKER’S MURDERERS GO FREE, SAY CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS.

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2023 Contact: media@colorofchange.org AKRON’S COURT SYSTEM SETS DANGEROUS PRECEDENT AS JAYLAND WALKER’S MURDERERS GO FREE, SAY CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS.  NEW YORK – Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, in partnership with The Freedom BLOC, an organization that works to build Black political power in Akron, issued […]

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Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on President Biden Vetoing H.J. Res.42 to Protect D.C.’s Criminal Justice Reform Laws

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on President Biden Vetoing H.J. Res.42 to Protect D.C.’s Criminal Justice Reform Laws “We are pleased to see President Biden renew his commitment to police accountability and stand with us against H.J. Res. 42,  a right-wing and police union-led […]

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