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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Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on Donald Trump’s Indictment

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Statement from Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change on Donald Trump’s Indictment “In this historic moment, Color Of Change applauds New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who refused to let corporate influence, racist right-wing attacks, and threats of violence interfere with holding the former president […]

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Statement from Sakira Cook, Vice President of Campaigns at Color Of Change in response to the implementation of the Marta Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

For Immediate Release: March 17, 2023 Media Contact: media@colorofchange.org Statement from Sakira Cook, Vice President of Campaigns at Color Of Change in response to the implementation of the Marta Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 “We applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to implement the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of […]

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CNN: 3 Black Leaders Offer One Practical Solution to Reduce Police Assaults on Black Motorists

Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson contributes to this op-ed on the DOJ’s move to investigate Memphis police for their use and abuse of force, which led to the death of Tyre Nichols. Unnecessary traffic stops continue to kill Black people all the time. Of the more than 1,000 people killed by police each year, 10% involve traffic stops. Nearly half of these are for issues as minor as a broken taillight or tinted windows. There’s no reason to send armed cops to deal with these issues. He writes with the presidents of the Vera Institute for Justice and Center for American Progress, “As three Black men, we know firsthand the worry of whether the everyday act of driving will end in tragedy for ourselves, our brothers and sisters, or nieces and nephews and children… Changing the way traffic stops happen in this nation is foundational to any discussion about police reform. By reforming them, federal, state and local leaders can save countless lives.”

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