Dear John,

We often say that this is the most monumental and consequential election of our times, but that description does not fully capture the stakes this year. Trump’s failed response to the pandemic, alignment with white supremacist groups, and assault on democracy will only grow worse before this election season is over — meaning more attacks on Black people.

We do not take this step lightly and we recognize our people’s abilities to make informed decisions. But this moment requires we allow there to be no equivocation. We must elect Joe Biden as president.

It’s time to swear in new leadership. Vice President Biden and Senator Kamala Harris have not only put forth policies that share a vision of equity and justice, but they have also shown the ability to listen and grow, all qualities foreign to Trump. In response to the pandemic, we have seen Biden listen to the concerns of Black people and issue proposals to address our community’s needs for housing, stable jobs and access to unemployment benefits. Biden has also responded to the rallying cries from the backbone of the Democratic party, Black women, and selected Harris as his running mate.

We unequivocally support Joe Biden for president, even though we believe he has work to do. We are still looking to Biden to respond to the demands our communities are making across the country to end mass incarceration and police brutality, and to reinvest in our communities.

Up through election day and into his presidency, we will demand that the Biden-Harris administration listen to the concerns of our communities and incorporate their voices into policy decisions that impact them.

John, I'm asking you to become a Color Of Change PAC monthly donor today because we know that our work doesn’t end 40 days from now, or even 4 years from now. With your consistent monthly support you enable us to not only work to elect the candidates that hold our values, but also hold these candidates accountable to those values.

Biden has demonstrated that he is willing to engage with our communities, listen to our concerns, and respond with policies that incorporate our voices and needs. By contrast, Trump is using the police murders of Black people to stoke his white nationalist supporters. He is not only urging more violence against us, he is constantly thinking of new ways to assault our humanity.

A monthly donation to Color Of Change PAC is an investment in electing people who we can hold accountable -- from the top of the ticket to the bottom -- to addressing our communities’ needs and concerns. To build that power for the next 40 days, the next 4 years, and beyond, please consider making a monthly donation today.

Trump is a massive threat to our democracy and to Black lives. There is no more time to wait. Everyone must make a plan to vote this election. We must elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and continue to push our leaders until justice is real.

Rashad and the Color Of Change PAC Team  

P.S. If you are willing to chip in a few hours from now through November 3rd, check out our list of upcoming virtual events in your area