John,

It’s happening again: Donald Trump, the disgraced former president, is back on social media, stirring things up just like he did before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Last weekend, worried he would be arrested or indicted today, Trump called on his followers to “take our nation back.”

Almost immediately, angry white supremacists and far-right bullies went on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to answer Trump’s unmistakable dog whistles. They’re itching for a fight — and they’ve put Color Of Change high on their hit list.

For the last few days, the mob has attacked us on social media and in cyberspace. We’ve dealt with credible threats by beefing up security and temporarily closing our offices in New York and Washington. Responding to these threats in real time — and refuting the mud thrown at us in the media — has strained our capacity, hamstrung our daily operations and kept us from our mission of dismantling institutional racism in America.

John, it’s clear why the racists and right-wing trolls are coming for us. They are frustrated because Color Of Change fights for Black people: We push prosecutors to use their power for racial justice, hold police accountable and make sure that no one is above the law – especially not the rich and powerful. We go after Big Tech corporations that allow hate speech on their social media platforms, and we take on the credit-card companies that process their payments. Color Of Change is pushing back on the far-right attacks, but they are major distractions that force us to divert resources we need to keep fighting — and winning.

But it’s also clear that we are facing a major threat at a crucial moment. Standing up to attacks from dangerous ideologues who want to turn back the civil rights clock is an all-hands-on-deck fight that’s draining our resources. And – make no mistake – things will escalate if Trump is indicted. If we’re going to win, we’ll need your help. Will you show your support with a contribution of $25 or more to fuel COC’s campaigns for justice?

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Thanks to the dedication of members like you, we've been able to push back against the anger and hatred of the far right. But the tsunami of rage and vitriol that’s come at us since Saturday will only increase if Trump is indicted or arrested. We need your help to defend our work and attack the big-money corporations and racist systems that harm our communities.

John, you’re one of Color Of Change’s top supporters — so we’re asking you to take the next step in showing your support today with a gift of $25 or more. Your contribution will help us fight the attempts to silence us or sidetrack our work, and help us create a more human, less hostile world for Black people.

We are deeply grateful for all that you do.

Until Justice Is Real,

Rashad Robinson (Pronouns: he/him)
President
Color Of Change