Color Of Change: Irresponsible Blue Check Rollout Will Result in Unmitigated Attacks on Democracy, Users

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change: Irresponsible Blue Check Rollout Will Result in Unmitigated Attacks on Democracy, Users NATIONWIDE – Today, following the launch of Twitter’s new Blue Check subscription system, Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson released the following statement:  “In less than one month of owning Twitter, […]

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The Stop Hate For Profit Coalition Calls for Stronger Twitter Content Moderation Policies and Oversight Following Elon Musk Meeting

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org The Stop Hate For Profit Coalition Calls for Stronger Twitter Content Moderation Policies and Oversight Following Elon Musk Meeting NATIONWIDE – The Stop Hate for Profit Coalition is alarmed about the recent and potential changes being discussed for Twitter. We have already seen an uptick in […]

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Color Of Change Successfully Pushes for Stronger Content Moderation Policies on Twitter Following Meeting with Elon Musk

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Successfully Pushes for Stronger Content Moderation Policies on Twitter Following Meeting with Elon Musk The nation’s largest online racial justice organization will continue to hold Musk and the social media giant accountable for Twitter’s impact on Black communities and election integrity NATIONWIDE – […]

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HIGHER GROUND AND SPOTIFY TEAM UP WITH COLOR OF CHANGE TO CREATE A COMPANION GUIDE TO HEATHER MCGHEE’S “THE SUM OF US” PODCAST

Media Contacts Higher Ground; HGLede@ledecompany.com Color Of Change; media@colorofchange.org HIGHER GROUND AND SPOTIFY TEAM UP WITH COLOR OF CHANGE  TO CREATE A COMPANION GUIDE TO HEATHER MCGHEE’S  “THE SUM OF US” PODCAST Digital companion guide to the podcast launches on 10/24/2022 9:30AM ET  (October 24, 2022) – Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE CALLS FOR RESIGNATIONS OF LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOLLOWING RACIST REMARKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 12, 2022 CONTACT media@colorofchange.org COLOR OF CHANGE CALLS FOR RESIGNATIONS OF LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOLLOWING RACIST REMARKS Sakira Cook, co-interim vice president of Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to the release of racist audio recordings from a Los […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE: FEDERAL PARDONS ON MARIJUANA REFORM SHOW IMPORTANT STEP, LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO CLOSE EQUITY GAP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2022 CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org    COLOR OF CHANGE: FEDERAL PARDONS ON MARIJUANA REFORM SHOW IMPORTANT STEP, LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO CLOSE EQUITY GAP  Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s pardon of all prior federal offenses […]

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70 Grassroots Advocates, Civil Rights, Consumer Rights and Faith-based Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Just and Reasonable Communications Acts to Ensure Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones Can Stay Connected

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 CONTACT media@colorofchange.org 70 Grassroots Advocates, Civil Rights, Consumer Rights and Faith-based Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Just and Reasonable Communications Acts to Ensure Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones Can Stay Connected  Washington, D.C. — Today, more than 70 grassroots advocates, civil rights, consumer rights and faith-based organizations issued […]

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Color Of Change Launches Black Tech Agenda as a Roadmap for Racial Equity in Tech Policy

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2022 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Color Of Change Launches Black Tech Agenda as a Roadmap for Racial Equity in Tech Policy Racial justice organization outlines series of policy priorities to combat Big Tech’s unchecked power NATIONWIDE — Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, today launched the “Black […]

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MIAMI HERALD: Don’t Ignore Effects of ‘Don’t say gay’ and ‘Stop WOKE’ on LGBTQ+ Students of Color

Color Of Change contributes to this op-ed on how LGBTQ+ students of color will be harmed by Florida’s new ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. It will almost certainly erode the confidence of queer students and hurt their mental health. Multiple studies find students typically feel better about themselves and more supported by friends after coming out. Under ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ they’ll be forbidden to discuss gay issues at school while staff are encouraged to report LGBTQ students to their parents. States with LGBTQ+ friendly protections report less depression and isolation. And the opposite is true too. A few months in, it’s crucial we evaluate the impact of the law, especially alongside other harmful policies like the ‘Stop WOKE’ Act, which limits the discussion of race and gender in classes, furthering censoring and devaluing queer youth of color.

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Color Of Change Responds to Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2022 CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org  Color Of Change Responds to Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement In light of President Biden’s student loan relief and repayment moratorium extension, Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change, issued the following statement:  “The Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan would not have been possible without […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE AND THE FREEDOM BLOC DELIVER PETITION OF NEARLY 60,000 SIGNATURES DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY FROM AKRON, OHIO LEADERS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR JAYLAND WALKER’S MURDER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2022 CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org  COLOR OF CHANGE AND THE FREEDOM BLOC DELIVER PETITION OF NEARLY 60,000 SIGNATURES DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY FROM AKRON, OHIO LEADERS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR JAYLAND WALKER’S MURDER  AKRON, OHIO – Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, and The Freedom BLOC, an organization that works […]

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COLOR OF CHANGE: TWO YEARS LATER, CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR ARE TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 4, 2022  CONTACT: media@colorofchange.org  COLOR OF CHANGE: TWO YEARS LATER, CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR ARE TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE  Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response to the news that federal officials have charged four […]

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