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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Comcast is trying to strike down our OLDEST civil rights law

Call Comcast and demand they drop their petition to prove racial discrimination. Bedrock anti-discrimination law in jeopardy! Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Call Comcast’s executives and demand they drop this dangerous challenge to civil rights protections.  Take Action J…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Popeyes’ employees report being forced to stand until their legs go numb for 10-hour shifts.

Demand Popeyes franchises increase its minimum wage for Black fast-food employees. Popeyes’ employees report being forced to stand until their legs go numb for 10-hour shifts. Demand Popeyes franchises increase its minimum wage for Black fast-food employees. Take Action Dear John…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 5:13 PM

This Black film deserves Oscars recognition

A Nigerian film was recently disqualified from an Oscars category for having has “too much dialogue in English.”   The Academy has disqualified the Nigerian film "Lionheart" from an Oscars category for including "too much English."   Tell the Academy to restore the International Feature…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 3:29 PM

Comcast is trying to strike down our OLDEST civil rights law

Call Comcast and demand they drop their petition to prove racial discrimination. Bedrock anti-discrimination law in jeopardy! Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Call Comcast’s executives and demand they drop this dangerous challenge to civil rights protections.  Take Action J…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 5:24 PM

FLINT UPDATE: We won!

John, I wish you could see my face right now, because I am BEAMING. After all our work, Sheldon Neeley won his race for mayor of Flint! It’s been an amazing race, and the reason I’m smiling so big is because I’m so proud of everyone who made it happen. Every one of us who worked on this r…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 7:09 PM

The NCAA’s new power play will not guarantee fair pay for Black student-athletes

A billion-dollar association does not transform from a capitalistic behemoth into a progressive organization overnight.   It's time to change the rules of the game!   Demand that your Congressmembers guarantee fair pay for student-athletes in every state!  Take Action  John, A b…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 3, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Quick message from Flint

Hey John, It’s me, Ariana from Flint. I’ve been emailing you for weeks, and now here we are: 2 days left until we could elect a mayor who can change Flint. It's been in the 40s and raining here in Flint, but I'm still heading out to door-knock for the fourth time this week, so I'll be brie…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Harriet Tubman did not risk her life for Comcast to strike down our oldest civil rights protection.

Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Comcast wants to profit from the story of Harriet Tubman AND strike down civil rights protections. Fund our work to demand Comcast drop its challenge of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. DONATE Dear John. Comcast and its executives are seeking…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 6:41 PM

It's time to stop shaming children who can't afford the cost of lunch

  Across the country, students are publicly shamed because they can't afford the cost of lunch.    Tell Congress to pass the No Shame at School Act and end these hurtful practices.    TAKE ACTION John, Across the country, low-income students are being shamed by school administrat…
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  Marcie White via Organize For · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 8:11 PM

Tell Officer Seywarth: We want Justice for Gary Now!

When police misconduct goes unchecked, Black people pay the ultimate price. Marcie White just started a petition to Adams County Officer Brian Seyfarth to: Go on the record about Gary White's Case! Sign now Dear John, I just started a petition titled "#JusticeforGary" My so…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Stand with Chicago’s teachers. Demand Mayor Lightfoot negotiate an end to the strike!

Teachers in Chicago are fighting for children’s lives and they are not backing down!     Stand in solidarity with Chicago's teachers.   Demand Mayor Lightfoot meet the teachers’ working requirements now! Take Action  John, Teachers in Chicago are fighting for children’s lives a…
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  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 27, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Hey it's Jennifer. Please read this email.

We only have 9 days before the mayoral election in Flint! Hey John,  My name’s Jennifer Edwards, and I’m the Senior Digital Director of Color Of Change PAC. As someone who has worked many years in the fight for Black political power, I can tell you this: the way we engage with voters is cha…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 4:07 PM

There are only a few days left before Halloween...

Black children are too often treated like adults when they’re still kids.   There are 224 children in New Orleans who may be left without a Halloween costume.    Chip in to give a child their dream Halloween!    GIVE THE GIFT OF BLACK JOY John, This year, we have the chance to br…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 PM

RE: JUST RELEASED: The Voting While Black Podcast

The Voting While Black Podcast goes beyond the rhetoric to reveal what the presidential candidates really think about race. Hey John, Our 2nd episode of the Voting While Black Podcast released today featuring an interview with Julián Castro! Our spokesperson Rashad Robinson talked with him …
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  Janaya Future Khan Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 20, 2019 at 1:42 PM

Help us end the practice of humiliating Black kids in schools!

They don't understand what our hair means to us. Donate now to end hair discrimination in our lifetime Donate now give Black kids the future they deserve! Dear John, Only days ago, 8 year old Marian Scott was told she could not participate in her school picture day because of he…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 1:28 PM

update from Flint

I sat down last night for the first time in what feels like weeks, kicking back at one of Flint’s favorite restaurants, Rube’s. We were there hosting a debate watch party to see Sheldon Neeley, our candidate for Flint mayor, face off against current mayor Karen Weaver. Hey John, it's me, Ar…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Unbelievable! Facebook is giving Trump the green light to lie in ads on its platform

Facebook just reopened the Pandora's box of voter suppression and misinformation   Facebook is allowing politicians to lie on its platform.   Demand Facebook restore bans on political misinformation and hateful messaging! Take Action   John, Facebook just reopened the Pandora's b…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 4:25 PM

JUST RELEASED: The Voting While Black Podcast

The Voting While Black Podcast goes beyond the rhetoric to reveal what the presidential candidates really think about race. Hey John, I'm proud to announce that we just released a new podcast interviewing the 2020 presidential candidates called The Voting While Black Podcast. The Voting Whi…
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 13, 2019 at 1:46 PM

RE: Please read this.

My name is Ariana and the city of Flint poisoned my children. Hi John, It’s me, Ariana again. I emailed you last week about why I’m fighting for my community to help Sheldon Neeley become the Mayor of Flint.  Last Saturday, we knocked on 278 doors on our first big day of door-to-door voter …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 3:50 PM

URGENT: Color Of Change needs your support to pressure Comcast to drop its Supreme Court petition challenging the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

We're securing billboards and street-level ads throughout downtown Philadelphia, near Comcast’s headquarters. A billboard like this can help pressure Comcast leadership to drop their Supreme Court petition and protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Be a part of history. DONATE De…
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  James Rucker via OrganizeFor · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Sign now: Dr. James Riley is under attack from racists.

Instead of standing up against this racist hit job against a prominent Black leader at the university, the University of Alabama threw him under the bus. James Rucker just started a petition to the University of Alabama  Stop empowering racists and silencing Black people who tell the truth …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 7:06 PM

California passed a historic law to #PayThePlayers; Demand that every state end the exploitation of Black student-athletes!

WE DID IT!   It's time to change the rules of the game!   Demand that your Congressmembers guarantee fair pay for student-athletes in every state!  Take Action  John, WE DID IT! Last Monday, after more than 20,000 petition signatures, 3 billboards, and 10,000 combined letters an…
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  Janaya Future Khan Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Stop punishing Black athletes for wearing natural hair

Tell the NCAA to create an anti-hair discrimination policy that protects Black athletes Black athletes deserve dignity! Let's show Tyler that we have his back by demanding accountability from the NCAA Sign now to make sure something like this never happens to a kid again Take Action …
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  Ariana Hawk, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 5:28 PM

I just want a better life for my family in Flint.

We have a chance to elect a mayor who is committed to easing that burden and helping us thrive. Hi John, My name is Ariana Hawk, and the city of Flint poisoned my children. My then 2-year-old son named Sincere became the face of the water crisis when he was on the cover of Time Magazine in …
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 10:33 PM

Sign the petition: Join us in demanding governors exercise their power to grant clemency

It's time for governors to exercise their power to seriously consider commuting the sentences of women and girls who need it most.   We are calling on governors around the country to reconsider the cases of women and girls who need it most. Demand your governor take action using their …
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM

URGENT: Comcast is partnering with the Trump administration to strike down key provisions of one of the oldest and most important civil rights laws in the country.

Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Stop Comcast from setting an oppressive precedent that would make proving racial discrimination practically impossible. Take Action Dear John. Comcast and the Trump administration are working to strike d…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 7:43 PM

Tell 2020 Presidential Candidates to protect Net Neutrality!

We must ensure that presidential candidates commit to preserving net neutrality.   Net neutrality is essential to ensure our people can access a free and open internet.       Tell the 2020 presidential candidates they must commit to protecting net neutrality!     Take Action John…
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  Malachi Robinson, Color of Change · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 4:19 PM

$21 for a 15-minute call. Prison telecom companies are cashing in on human connection.

John, When over 2.2 million incarcerated people are separated from the ones they love, something as simple as a phone call can mean so much. Hearing the voice of someone we care about, sharing a story about their day, wishing them a good night, or telling them “I love you,” are invaluable moment…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Help free Black Mamas reimagine communities!

You helped free them during the Black Mama's Day Bailout, now they are using art and healing to fuel the movement. Women and girls impacted by the criminal legal system (and those who love and support us in many ways) will gather in Montgomery, AL, October 3-6, at the Free Her conference held by …
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  Malachi Robinson, Color of Change · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 3:33 PM

GoFundMe Hasn't Taken The Fundraiser Down Yet- We Need Your Help

Help send a clear message to the executives at GoFundMe. Help us send a clear message to GoFundMe!  Justice NoW!  Dear John, Wow! We’ve been able to deliver over 30,000 electronic signatures to GoFundMe’s CEO, demanding they stop allowing Daniel Pantaleo to profit from killing Er…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 4:59 PM

This is how the Boy Scouts are enabling Border Patrol

The Boy Scouts of America continue to encourage their scouts to participate in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program, a training partnership that grooms scouts to become Border Patrol agents.   Border Patrol is blocking Bahamian people from entering the U.S., and the Boy Scouts are enablin…
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  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 4:24 PM

John, make sure you’re registered

If you've moved, gotten married or changed your name you may need to register again Hey John, Today is National Voter Registration Day! So far this year, Color Of Change PAC organizers, partners and members have worked tirelessly in races from Mississippi to Michigan to connect with Black v…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 23, 2019 at 6:46 PM

This mom gave birth in her bathtub because the hospital sent her home

Too often, Black women are forced to make do with health care professionals who don’t respond to our needs and don’t believe our pain.   Implicit biases in health care are costing Black moms — and their babies — their lives.   Tell Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to provide implicit bias…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
September 22, 2019 at 1:34 PM

Black student votes are being suppressed

They’re fighting voter suppression on their campus by demanding an early voting site for their over 12,000 students. Dear John, Almost 60 years ago, 4 Black students at North Carolina A&T State University sat down at a whites-only Woolworth’s counter near their campus in Greensboro, NC …
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  Cole Riley via Organize For · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 8:59 PM

Support Black student's right to vote today.

Tell the Guilford County Board of Elections to establish an early voting booth on NC A&T's Campus Cole Riley just started a petition to Chairman Jim Kimel, Jr. & Director Charlie Collicutt, Guilford County Board of Elections to: #LetAggiesVote: Stop Erasing Aggie Voices Sign now …
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 5:33 PM

John, tell your local, state, and federal officials to ban facial recognition.

Widespread use of this technology by law enforcement will lead to even more police encounters, wrongful arrests, harassment, and deportation. Facial Recognition technology is racist. Protect our basic human rights. Tell lawmakers to ban facial recognition. Take Action Dear John.…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 5:35 PM

URGENT: Demand that California's Governor signs the Fair Pay to Play Act #PayThePlayers

We're about to end the exploitation of California college athletes.   Dear John, End the exploitation of student-athletes! Sign a letter telling Governor Newsom to sign the Fair Pay to Play Act  Take Action After years of fighting against the NCAA’s exploitation of Black student-…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 8, 2019 at 4:07 PM

Tell Walmart: Stop selling ALL firearms and donating to NRA-backed politicians.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillan should listen to his customers and hold lawmakers accountable. John, Walmart, the country’s largest retailer, recently announced that its stores will discontinue the sale of ammunition for assault rifles and handguns -- but this does not go far enough. While the new pol…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM

This back-to-school season, help us make sure children do not have to go without lunch

Students don’t deserve to have lunch debt from previous school years haunting them.   Children should not have lunch debt from previous school years haunting them. Will you chip in $5.19 to help pay for these students' lunches?      CHIP IN $5.19 John, Back-to-school season is in…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 2:24 PM

RE: Innocent people in St. Louis are forced to pay $300, plus $10 a day, to be monitored by police before they even get a trial. We're organizing to fight this, and we want you to join us.

This company is profiting off of innocent, low-income Black people under the facade of offering “alternatives” to money bail. Hey John, I'm writing to see if you saw my message about our campaign to end electronic monitoring of innocent Black people in St. Louis. Last week, I had the opportunity …
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  Malachi Robinson, Color of Change · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 5:44 PM

URGENT! The man who murdered Eric Garner is currently fundraising on GoFundMe.

Killer cops shouldn't be allowed to profit from murdering Black people  Tell GoFundMe to drop the fundraiser  Dear John,   GoFundMe is continuing to allow police officers that murder Black people to use its platform to profit! I’m upset. Shortly after hearing the news that Dani…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Innocent people in St. Louis are forced to pay $300, plus $10 a day, to be monitored by police before they even get a trial. We're organizing to fight this, and we want you to join us.

This company is profiting off of innocent, low-income Black people under the facade of offering “alternatives” to money bail. Dear John, Imagine paying $10 a day to be monitored by the police. Hundreds of people in St. Louis are forced to do this. For these innocent people awaiting trial, electro…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 2:29 PM

Tell Mattel to do justice by Rosa Parks

Mattel released a Barbie doll in honor of Rosa Parks. But they got her story wrong.   Mattel released a Barbie doll in honor of Rosa Parks. But they got her story wrong.   Join us in telling Mattel to correct the story and accessories they’re providing with their Rosa Parks doll.    Ta…
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  Theo Chayegan via Organize For · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 8:38 PM

No one should die because they can't afford their insulin.

Insulin manufacturers are charging hundreds of dollars for life-saving medication that costs a few dollars to produce. Together, we can stop them. Theo Chayegan just started a petition to Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi to: Lower the price of insulin now! Sign now Dear J…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Boy Scouts is training their children to be bigots

The Boy Scouts are enabling deportations at the border.   This training program enables Trump's deportation machine by grooming Boy Scouts to become Border Patrol agents.     Tell the Boy Scouts to end their partnership with Border Patrol!    Take Action John, The Boy Scouts are …
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 6:13 PM

We did the impossible

We turned our justified outrage into game-changing political action by helping Wesley Bell defeat Bob McCulloch to become the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.  Dear John, 5 years ago, Mike Brown's body was left for 4 hours in the middle of the road after being murdered by a rogue poli…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 1:55 PM

August marks 400 years since the first African was enslaved in America.

We are uplifting Angela's history and celebrating a legacy of resilience. Our ancestors fought for our freedom and we will continue to fight until justice is real. Will you support Black women's leadership in disrupting white supremacy in America? CONTRIBUTE Dear John,  In 1619,…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 10:53 PM

TAKE ACTION: Demand Walmart to stop selling guns and donating to NRA-backed politicians.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillan should listen to his customers and hold lawmakers accountable.   We're calling on Walmart to stop selling guns and donating to NRA-backed politicians.  Demand Walmart CEO Doug McMillan take action now.  Dear John,  Just a few weeks ago, we saw two dead…
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  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 3:15 PM

A Black woman was jailed for her pregnancy loss. Support our work making sure this never happens again.

Contribute to our movement holding prosecutors accountable to use their discretion to keep law enforcement out of health decisions.  Support our work to ensure NO ONE is jailed for the outcome of their pregnancy. Take action with a $3 donation. Support rEPRODUCTIVE fREEDOM John…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 1:57 PM

We’re demanding Twitter be accountable for ignoring white nationalism.

White nationalism does not belong on Twitter. White nationalism does not belong on Twitter. Demand Twitter enforce stricter policies to prevent hate speech. Take Action Dear John. Twitter has turned a blind eye to white nationalism and now is a megaphone for hate speech. Twitter…
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