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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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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.…
  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-…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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,…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  Janaya Future Khan Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 4:12 PM

Black hair is not a crime, but in America it's treated like one

Demand lawmakers create protections against Black hair discrimination across the country Black hair is beautiful! It's time for America to stop telling us otherwise Join us today in ending the practice of Black hair discrimination across the nation Dear John, Black children acro…
  Mari Villaluna via Organize For · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 11:06 PM

In 1968, the Black Panthers fought to get this high school's racist mural removed. In 2019, white supremacists have convinced San Francisco's school board to save it.

The San Francisco School Board voted to paint over a racist mural at George Washington High School. Now, they are planning to submit a proposal to preserve it. Mari Villaluna just started a petition to The San Francisco Board of Education to: Paint Down Washington High School's Racist Mural! …
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Here's how you can keep the fight going 5 years after Ferguson

Years after the protests, and the criminal justice system is still broken. We're fighting to change that. Five years after Ferguson and we're still fighting for justice.  The fire is still burning at Color Of Change. Will you chip in $3 to continue the legacy of Ferguson? SUPPORT THE MO…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Billionaires are destroying Black Communities. Support the Stop Wall Street Looting Act!

With the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, introduced by Sen. Warren, we can fight to protect more than a million at-risk jobs. This could be any one of us or our family members. Now is the time to take a stand. Demand Congress hold private equity billionaires accountable. Take Action …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 4:49 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: Stop the flow of funds to white supremacist groups

This weekend, people around the nation were devastated by double mass shootings, one of which was explicitly inspired by white nationalist ideology.   Four high profile charities are helping send millions of dollars to hate groups.   Tell corporate charities to stop allowing donations to…
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
August 7, 2019 at 9:53 PM

BIG win in Mississippi

As a native of Natchez, she's seen the ways mass incarceration has devastated her communities. Dear John, Please join us in congratulating Shameca Collins on her win in the District Attorney primary in Mississippi's 6th District! First, we want to say thank you to everyone who got out and …
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
August 5, 2019 at 5:21 PM

[24 hours left] RE: How to stand with Black women in Mississippi

While social media and the news this week are wrapped up in the drama of the presidential debates, we’ve been focusing our energy on something different. John, Election day is TOMORROW for Shameca Collins for District Attorney in Mississippi's 6th District, and we're doing a final huge push…
  Kwesi Chappin, Color Of Change · [email protected]
August 4, 2019 at 9:44 PM

We're hosting two more back-to-school giveaways this month to support Black students. Can you chip in?

Show Black students and teachers you care. Your donation will help us purchase back-to-school supplies for Black communities across the country.   We're hosting two more back-to-school giveaways for Black students this month. Will you chip in to show Black students and teachers you care?…
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
August 3, 2019 at 1:36 PM

How to stand with Black women in Mississippi

While social media and the news this week are wrapped up in the drama of the presidential debates, we’ve been focusing our energy on something different. Dear John, While social media and the news this week are wrapped up in the drama of the presidential debates, we’ve been focusing our ene…
  Elyse Marin via Organize For · [email protected]
July 31, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Tomorrow, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) is hosting another Trump Rally

Trump is using a U.S. Bank Arena owned by AEG to host his next racist rally. Tell them they have a responsibility not to give him a platform for his hate. Elyse Marin just started a petition to Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to: Stop Hosting Trump's Rallie…
  Elyse Marin via Organize For · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 9:32 PM

On August 1st, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) is hosting another Trump Rally

Trump is using a U.S. Bank Arena owned by AEG to host his next racist rally. Tell them they have a responsibility not to give him a platform for his hate. Elyse Marin just started a petition to Dan Beckerman, President and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to: Stop Hosting Trump's Rallie…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 20, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Black women are being attacked in the media and we must continue to fight.

Help fund the fight to protect Black and Brown women! Black and Brown Women need you now more than ever. Help fund our Media, Culture and Economic justice work as we continue to build this movement to protect the political voice and representation of Black and Brown women. Chip in $5 …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 14, 2019 at 3:06 PM

Fox News hosts are using white nationalist talking points.

Fox News is an incubator of right-wing political propaganda. Demand advertisers drop “The Ingraham Angle" and "Tucker Carlson Tonight." It’s time for Fox News to take Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham off the air. Demand advertisers drop "Tucker Carlson Tonight" and "The Ingraham Angle"…
  Adrian Reyna Chavoya via Organize For · [email protected]
July 13, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Take action NOW: Tell Enterprise to Stand Up to Trump

Enterprise is profiting from Trump's massive raids on migrant communities this weekend. We have to stand up for what's right today. Adrian Reyna Chavoya just started a petition to VP Sal Hernandez and Enterprise Holdings to: Stop Profiting from Trump's Raids on Migrants! Sign now …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 5, 2019 at 3:22 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: It's time to stop the exploitation of Black student-athletes

"Amateur status" rules allow the NCAA to generate billions of dollars in revenue off the labor of Black athletes, while many of these athletes struggle to pay rent or even put food on the table. Dear John, End the NCAA exploitation of Black athletes! Tell the California Legislature to p…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 3, 2019 at 6:45 PM

This July 4th: Support our work to get Black people free.

Support our movement to to get Black people free. Thousands of Black people are locked up behind bars, separated from loved ones, and denied the chance to live full lives. John, will you support our work to get Black people free? CHIP IN $3 Dear John, This July 4th, as the count…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 2, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Sign the petition: Reopen Linda Fairstein's cases

Tell the Manhattan DA to investigate all of her old cases. Linda Fairstein oversaw the false prosecution of the Exonerated Five and hundreds of other cases. Demand Manhattan DA Cy Vance reopen and investigate her cases! Take Action! John,  Linda Fairstein, responsible for the fal…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 29, 2019 at 5:56 PM

The Save the Internet Act passed in the House. Now Mitch McConnell is blocking it.

Mitch McConnell is blocking a bill that would restore net neutrality protections that were gutted by Trump's FCC.   Mitch McConnell is blocking a bill that would restore the net neutrality protections that were gutted by Trump's FCC. Demand lawmakers pass the Save the Net Act to restore …
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 28, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Thanks for joining!

Thank you so much for joining Color Of Change, and the fight to create a more human, less hostile world for Black people. As your first action in the movement, can you invite 5 family members or friends to join us? You can click here to get email, Facebook and Twitter drafts that are pre-written…