December 2025

Watch: Color of Change calls on Maryland leaders to "stand up for the promise of democracy"

Across the country, Republican-led states are redrawing Congressional maps to rig the system before 2026 and lock in minority rule. They’re silencing voters and dismantling democracy one district at a time.

Recently, Color Of Change's Deputy Senior Director of Policy & Government Affairs and Maryland resident Michael Huggins gave remarks at Governor Wes Moore’s Redistricting Advisory Commission meeting on December 12.

We are calling on our Democratic leaders to stand up, fight back and protect people. We need Maryland to protect our vote, our resources and our power. We need you to stand up for the promise of democracy for all. - Michael Huggins

Watch the Full Remarks

Announcement: Nadine Smith, nationally renowned civil rights leader, to join Color Of Change as President and CEO

Nadine Smith is a nationally recognized civil rights leader whose three decades of strategic advocacy have reshaped the fight for racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality. She has built durable movements, driven policy change, and secured landmark protections in some of the most hostile political climates in the country.

I’m excited to join this exceptional team and help lead the movement when it matters most. As forces work to silence Black voices, erase our history, and dismantle multiracial democracy, we need an organization that can mobilize millions of people to action — not just once, but consistently, strategically, powerfully. This is the moment Color Of Change was built for and building Black political power is how we win. - Nadine Smith

Known for her clear-eyed political strategy, she has taken on entrenched corporate interests and the extremists who turned Florida into a proving ground for Project 2025. Her record shows a leader who does not back down, who understands power, and who knows how to win high-stakes fights when the odds are stacked.

In her role leading Color Of Change, Nadine brings a journalist’s eye for truth, a strategist’s understanding of power, and a lifelong commitment to expanding the circle of belonging. Her vision honors Color Of Change’s extraordinary foundation while expanding its reach. She understands that racial justice, economic equity, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ liberation are not separate causes but one fight for human dignity and collective freedom. We could not be more excited about the future of Color Of Change with Nadine at the helm.

Watch a short message from Nadine Smith, Color Of Change President and CEO ELECT

Take Action: Join Color Of Change and tell Congress and your Attorney General to fight back!

For years, Color Of Change has fought to stop AI systems from discriminating against Black communities — algorithms that underpay Black gig workers, facial recognition that misidentifies Black people, and AI that denies us jobs and loans. We've picked these battles at the state level because states can act faster than Congress. Our Black Tech Agenda tells states how they can protect Black communities.

States have passed laws to protect children from harmful AI, stop discriminatory hiring algorithms, and require transparency. This is why Big Tech and Trump are working together: to make sure no one can stop them from profiting off discrimination.

Trump cannot legally stop states from enforcing their AI laws. Only Congress has that power, and Congress already rejected preemption. But he can try to bully states with expensive lawsuits, threats of funding cuts, and legal uncertainty. We cannot let him win.

CALL CONGRESS AND YOUR Attorney General TO OPPOSE TRUMP'S AI EXECUTIVE ORDER

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As we close out 2025, we want to thank you for the impact that dedicated members like you have made possible. We mean it when we say, this year, YOU made the difference.

In this moment, when our communities continue to face profound inequalities and the fight for dignity, safety, and representation remains as urgent as ever, Color Of Change is calling on you to stand with us and recommit to our collective work to achieve racial and social justice.

Real progress doesn’t happen on its own, it happens because people like you choose to show up, speak out, and sustain the work that pushes our country toward greater fairness and accountability. Your voice, your presence, and your action are essential to building the future everyone deserves. Please make your most generous gift before December 31 to show that this membership is ready for the fight ahead.

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