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Hey, John –
Tonight is an important moment in the fight for police reform.
During his State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden is expected to urge Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that would help protect Black people from the deadly use of police force.
John, at Color Of Change, we know there is no single solution to the problems represented by policing in our country. But when we unite and hold powerful people and institutions to account, we win.
We will not stop until federal, state and local government leaders, including President Biden, follow up their words with action. It’s not enough to fire police officers if the structures and institutions that allow them to kill Black men, women and children aren’t changed. At Color Of Change, we’re committed to advancing justice for our communities from every angle.
That means continuing our work to elect reform-minded prosecutors who will hold police accountable and demand local government bodies wield their power to reform police departments. That means calling out corporate bad actors who support murderers with badges, racist police unions and shady police foundations that enable and protect them. That means fighting for economic opportunities for our communities and investing in evidence-based, community-driven public safety initiatives. That means holding Big Tech companies accountable to ensure the social media platforms used to highlight the realities of police brutality remain safe and accessible for Black users.
John, it’s within our power to end the crisis of policing in our nation if we work together. It’s clear from tonight’s State of the Union address that our ability to build a powerful narrative through our action and advocacy has put some of our leaders on notice that they must do something.
So keep up the fight. Keep signing petitions, making phone calls and sending texts to demand change — to fight for our right to live. Your ongoing dedication is more valuable than you know. Our movement for justice is powered by small-dollar contributions from everyday people like you. So, John, we hope you’ll consider making a donation of $25 or more this evening to power our movement for justice.
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We’re grateful to stand in solidarity with folks like you.
Until Justice Is Real,
Color Of Change
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