YES, I WILL POWER THE MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE!

John, 

Today, more people than ever are contemplating what it means to reimagine public safety. Since the racial uprisings last year, millions of people, and corporations joined the movement for social justice. To prove their commitment, companies pledged billions of dollars to the struggle for racial equity— but according to a review of pledges, corporations have donated less than 1% of the money promised.1

That’s why Color of Change is committed to grassroots fundraising. In the last year, we've turned down a massive amount of corporate donations. We exist to hold those in power accountable, and our independence is fueled by the collective support of our members. 

Together, We can Win!

We believe that Black people deserve to live in a world where we have everything we need: clean water, food, housing, education, health protection, and community care. We’re fighting like hell to make this vision a reality. Here’s a snapshot of the dual crisis we’re fighting to solve: 

• Gun violence is a public health crisis, and we know the cure isn’t criminalization. That’s why we’re committed to fighting for federal and locally funded gun violence prevention programs in the communities most impacted by this crisis.  
• Policing is a public health crisis, and police budgets are looting our communities. That’s why we’re committed to holding elected officials, police unions, and corporations accountable by eliminating private funding from police budgets. 

John, can we count on you to support our pivotal racial justice campaigns as we fight for a world without police terror?

For some people, a world without police may sound daunting, but here’s a friendly reminder: there was a time before police, and we believe there will be a time after. A better world is possible.

let's fight for it. 

 Until Justice is Real,

Scott, Rashad, Arisha, Megan, Erika, Malachi, Ernie, Palika, Madison, Ariel, Trevor, Ana, McKayla, and the rest of the Color Of Change team.

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REFERENCES:

1. American Corporate Responses to George Floyd, Creative Investment Research, June 8, 2021