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  VotingWhileBlack 4 Kim Foxx · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Jussie Smollett.

Police and political opponents are using Jussie Smollett to drag down Kim Foxx. Don't fall for it. Dear John, We wanted to send you a message to address head-on the treatment of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx by politicians and the media this week in light of the new indictments agai…
  COC PAC for Kim Foxx · [email protected]
February 9, 2020 at 2:56 PM

A historic opportunity to stand with Black women

Black women prosecutors are under attack Dear John, It’s the first week of Black History Month, and we’re thinking about the history-making work of Black women DAs across the country. One of these women is Kim Foxx, Cook County State’s Attorney. Her work to change the criminal justice syste…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Why won’t these companies promote Black stories?

These companies covers with Black faces on top of old, white books. These book companies pasted Black faces on top of white, racist stories.  Tell Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House to promote Black authors and stories. Dear John, The country's leading publisher and bo…
  A Concerned Baltimore Resident via Organize For · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Take action: Baltimore City Council is investing in mass surveillance

This program is a threat to our communities A Concerned Baltimore Resident just started a petition to Mayor Bernard C. Young and Baltimore City Council to: Say no to spying on your constituents! Sign now Dear John, I just started a petition titled "Baltimore City Council: S…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Demand that Facebook, LinkedIn, and Venmo ban Clearview from scraping our data

Facial recognition startup, Clearview has been scraping our user data from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Venmo, and handing it over to law enforcement.    Tech companies are endangering our communities on a massive scale!  Demand that Facebook, LinkedIn, and Venmo ban Clearview from …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Jillian Michaels’ comments about Lizzo are harming Black people.

We must hold Jillian Michaels accountable for spreading ignorant, hateful stereotypes. Jillian Michaels is spreading ignorant comments about Lizzo and her weight.  Tell health magazines to cut ties with Jillian Michaels. Dear John, Last week, popular trainer Jillian Michaels sta…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Cut your dreadlocks or else

Barbers Hill High School is barring DeAndre Arnold from his graduation ceremony unless he cuts his dreadlocks.   DeAndre Arnold deserves an apology And Superintendent Greg Poole owes the school district an anti-hair-discrimination policy.  Take action John,It’s happening again. …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 26, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Vijaya Gadde has the power to ban white nationalists from Twitter.

Demand Twitter Head of Legal and Policy ban white nationalists from the platform. Vijaya Gadde writes and enforces platform rules for millions of Twitter users. Demand Twitter's Head of Legal and Policy ban white nationalists from the platform. Take Action Dear John. Twitter sil…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Black people should not be targeted by racist technology.

Demand oversight for the use of facial recognition technology. Facial recognition technology is inaccurate, and miscategorizes the faces of Black people. Demand New York City Speaker Corey Johnson regulate NYPD’s use of facial recognition technology. Take Action Dear John. The N…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 5:25 PM

John, what does it mean to live in beloved community to you?

Please take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's dream. Honor Dr. Kings legacy by taking action towards creating his ultimate dream. Will you stand in beloved community with Black folks across the country? DoNATE “I do not think of political power as an end. Neither do I think of ec…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 7:49 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: Demand Twitter ban white nationalists.

Twitter is allowing white nationalist organizing through targeted paid advertising. Twitter is allowing racist ad targeting to white nationalist. Demand Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey enforce stricter policies and ban white nationalists. Take Action Dear John. Twitter is enabling viole…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 4:39 PM

We cannot allow the International Olympic Committee to silence the world’s top athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) just implemented an oppressive policy to silence the free expression of Black athletes during the Summer Olympics.   STAND WITH BLACK ATHLETES!  Demand the International Olympic Committee drops its ban on political protest! Take Action  J…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 12:30 AM

I think you may have missed this email.

Parchman Prison is hell on earth. John, Parchman Prison is still facing a humanitarian crisis that demands our attention. Since news broke of the crisis at Parchman, little to nothing has been done. Governor Tate Reeves, who was just sworn in, and Mississippi Department of Corrections officials h…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Parchman Prison is hell on earth

Violence, death, mold, and condemned buildings.   Photo Description: Incarcerated workers on Parchman Farm, taken by overseers, 1930s “You ultimately judge the civility of a society not by how it treats the rich, the powerful, the protected and the highly esteemed, but by how it treats the poor,…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 12, 2020 at 6:15 PM

John, if you feel you haven’t done enough in the past, start this year by donating to a cause that puts our people first.

It’s never too late to join the fight for Black liberation. A new year means new battles. Fund our work to hold systems of oppression accountable. DONATE Happy New Year, John.  We’re only a few days into a new year, and the news cycle is dominated by reports of Trump’s impeachme…
  Michael B. Jordan · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Just Mercy is in theaters this weekend.

Join us in theaters to see what hope and determination look like. John, Every day, innocent Black people are imprisoned in our country, but we rarely see their stories on the big screen. That’s why I’m so proud to have had an opportunity to work on Just Mercy, a film that hit theaters on January…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 4, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Netflix, please don’t legitimize Border Patrol.

Time and time again, law enforcement has harmed us, not helped us. Netflix is streaming reality programs that demonize Black people and immigrants. Tell Netflix to drop all reality programs about law enforcement. Dear John, Netflix is streaming a reality show called “Border Secu…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Apple won't remove these harmful payday lending apps from the App Store

Help us protect Black families from financial exploitation.   Payday lending apps are trapping Black and Latinx people in high-cost, impossible-to-repay loans.   Tell Apple to restrict these predatory apps from the App Store.      TAKE ACTION John,  Predatory lenders are showing u…
  Norm Greene, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 3:25 PM

RE: Our last email of the decade

It’s clear we’re going to need to come out stronger than ever before to protect Black voters and win for our people in this brand new decade. Are you with us? Wow John -- we only have a few hours left in this decade! Can you believe that? Over 360 people have donated to support our end-of-d…
  Norm Greene, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Our last email of the decade

It’s clear we’re going to need to come out stronger than ever before to protect Black voters and win for our people in this brand new decade. Are you with us? Hey John, You haven’t gotten an email from me before, but I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Norm, and I’m the new Chief Fina…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 6:16 PM

John, we really need your help today to pull off something special!

Support Black mamas and caregivers this holiday season! John, Christmas is just one day away and we’re only $7,200 away from hitting our goal of $20,000 for the inaugural Black Mama’s Bail Out Toy and Winter Coat Drive! It’s a major win that so many Color Of Change members helped us get this far …
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 4:20 PM

John, will you make a donation to ensure our team can attend AfroTech 2020?

Make sure justice for a Black people is a central theme in the tech conversations. John, we need to ensure our staff is on the cutting edge of tech issues that affect Black people. Will you make a donation to ensure our team can attend AfroTech 2020? DONATE Dear John, I’m Jade,…
  Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Before December 31

  Paid Pol. Adv. paid for with regulated funds by ColorOfChange PAC, 1714 Franklin St., Oakland, CA 94612, independently of any candidate. Not authorized or approved by any federal, state, or local candidate or candidate’s committee. ColorOfChange PAC is building a movement…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 6:21 PM

John, I know you’re flooded in emails right now, but this one is special. I promise.

Support Black mamas and caregivers this holiday season! We're hosting our Toy and Winter Coat Drive for Black mamas. Will you chip in $15 to support? SUPPORT BLACK fAMILIES! Dear John, We’re hosting our inaugural Black Mama’s Bail Out Toy and Winter Coat Drive! This past May, Col…
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 4:19 PM

John, thank you...

...and an important request Hey John, 2019 is coming to an end, and I want to thank you. Thank you for all you’ve done this year to bring Black Joy into our world. Thank you for all the ways you’ve used your voice to build power in Black communities. Thank you for signing our petitions, for…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 9:57 PM

URGENT: Comcast’s Chief Diversity Officer stepped down - let’s continue the victory!

Protect the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Dear John. We have a major opportunity in our fight to protect our oldest Civil Rights law! Comcast’s problematic Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, David Cohen announced that he is stepping down from his role in 2020.1 For more than…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Netflix, stop glorifying law enforcement.

Time and time again, law enforcement has harmed us, not helped us. Netflix is streaming reality programs that demonize Black people and immigrants. Tell Netflix to drop all reality programs about law enforcement. Dear John, Netflix has been streaming a reality show called “Borde…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 7:47 PM

You fought with us and together, we won!

Federal legislation to end hair discrimination against Black people has been brought Congress. Black hair is beautiful! Shaming our hair is a way to keep us out. This must end. We have the power to make federal protections our future. Donate now to make change a reality. Dear J…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 9:06 PM

"We don’t want it in the white area, but we don’t mind it being in the black area."

Governor John Bel Edwards is allowing this multi-billion dollar chemical plant to poison the Black community.   Tell Governor John Bel Edwards that we won't allow him to sacrifice Black people's lives for profit Stop Formosa Plastics from poisoning the Black community before it's too l…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Tar Heel Confederates

The University of North Carolina gave the Sons of Confederate Veterans $2.5 million The University of North Carolina is funding the Sons of Confederate Veterans instead of its Civil Rights and Poverty Centers Take Action Dear John, The University of North Carolina (UNC) is curre…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM

John, our children really need you now.

Provide a child with a book that reflects their race and culture this school year. This school year can be different. This back-to-school season, provide a child with a book that reflects their race and culture. CHIP-IN John. We have less than 30 days to raise $10,000 in order to…
  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Giving Tuesday brought us so much Black Joy!

Hey John, We just wanted to send out a thank you note to all our members for your huge support this Giving Tuesday season! We received over $35,000 in donations, which means we’ll be able to continue fighting on campaigns like: Pressuring district attorneys and governors to dismantle mass incar…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 12:23 AM

Add your name in support of an innocent Black man that has been locked up for 24 years.

The Missouri Attorney General is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Hi John, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a motion to block Lamar Johnson's chance at freedom -- an innocent Black man that has been locked up for a crime he did not commit.…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Local activists need your support for next year’s Black Mama's Bail Out. Here’s how.

We are raising money to help local activists provide housing to recently bailed out Black women for at least one year. The Free Black Mamas house represents a chance to beat the odds. John, Yesterday was a critical 24 hours for Color Of Change to raise funds for #FreeBlackMamas. If you didn't hav…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Local activists need your support for next year’s Black Mama's Bail Out. Here’s how.

We are raising money for #FreeBlackMamas DMV, so local organizers can house recently bailed out Black women for one year. The Free Black Mamas house represents a chance to beat the odds. In just a few months, local organizers will launch the first-ever #FreeBlackMamas house. Bring this …
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 9:14 PM

This school is silencing its students’ support of Black Lives Matter

Stand with the students and parents of Del Paso Elementary to demand the school district reverse its discriminatory decision.   Stand with the students of Del Paso Elementary Demand that the San Juan Unified School district meet our six demands! Take Action  John,Ms. Kincaid, a p…
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Help inspire young Black voters

John, Imagine if the 2020 election was the first time you ever got to vote (maybe it is!). For the past 4 years, you’ve had to watch as Donald Trump, his administration, and right-wing Congresspeople incited violence against people of color, threw children at the border in cages, threatene…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 5:20 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: NCAA is fining an 18-year-old unpaid student $11,500.

The NCAA has taken its exploitative, anti-Black policies to the next level...   The NCAA is forcing Wiseman to pay $11,500 Demand the NCAA drop this malicious fine!  Take Action  John, The National Collegiate Athletic Association has taken its exploitative, anti-Black policies to…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Show up and give to our fight for Black women today.

We can't wait around for our elected officials to come and save us, so that's why we're fighting tooth and nail everyday for the collective freedom of Black women. We've built a legacy fighting for Black women and your support is needed more than ever.  Will you chip in $8 to continue ou…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 4:08 PM

Update on Tondalao Hall: She’s finally free!

Support Tondalao Hall as she begins to rebuild her life. Tondalao Hall is finally free after serving 15 years behind bars.  Tondalao needs your support as she begins to rebuild her life.  Support Tondalao Dear John,  On November 8th, we had a chance to witness something that rare…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 5:33 PM

It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina and our elected leaders are still not afraid of letting down Black people.

We need to stick around in this fight for Black women more so than ever before, because when we fight for Black women everyone benefits. We've built a legacy fighting for Black women and your support is needed more than ever.  Will you chip in $8 to continue our work of showing up for B…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM

School administrators in Minnesota are punishing students because they can’t afford lunch

Children should not be shamed because they can't afford their lunch.   Children should not be shamed because they can't afford the cost of lunch. Chip in to help clear Minnesota students' lunch debt.      STOP SHAMING STUDENTS John, Last week, a Minnesota school forced students t…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 5:20 PM

The NCAA tried to sabotage two top Black student-athletes because of their past financial transactions.

The NCAA continues to criminalize Black student-athletes for not having money.   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, The NCAA continues to criminalize Black stud…
  Syracuse Alum via Organize For · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 9:55 PM

Black students aren’t welcome on Syracuse’s campus.

Over the last two weeks, there has been a series of racist incidents on Syracuse University’s campus. A Black Syracuse Alum just started a petition to Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud to: Hold Syracuse students accountable for their racist acts! Sign now Dear Joh…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 12:33 AM

Sign the petition: 3 demands for a just prosecutor in Cleveland

These actions would send less people to one of the worst jails in the country. Prosecutor O'Malley must take these steps to reduce mass incarceration and save lives in Cleveland. Demand action from Prosecutor O'Malley. Make your voice heard! Take action John, imagine you've been …
  Erika Maye, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 1:23 AM

Something new is happening... and we need your support!

Will you support our new member research trainings?   We're building a community of member researchers!    Will you help support us?     chip in John, At Color Of Change, we often talk about how district attorneys, while incredibly powerful actors in the criminal justice system, …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Call on the WWE to be held accountable for its racist work-place culture AND for perpetuating anti-Black imagery.

The racist world of wrestling should be exposed! Racism has no place in the World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. workplace culture or public imagery.  Demand the WWE be held accountable for discriminatory and hostile workplace practices. Take Action Dear John. World Wrestling Ente…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 7:38 PM

We need your help to stop the NY Post's racist smear campaign against justice

Trump and the NY Post are using lies and fearmongering to stop bail reform. We won't let it happen. Trump and the NY Post are using lies and fearmongering to stop bail reform. Help us get out the truth. CHIP IN $4 John, We won historic legislation all but ending cash bail in New …
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 8:21 PM

An innocent Black man has been locked up for over two decades, but this Attorney General is blocking his chance for release.

The Missouri Attorney General is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is blocking Lamar Johnson, an innocent Black man, from reuniting with his family. Demand Attorney General Eric Schmitt defend Lamar's rig…
  Torrence Tomer, Sr. via Organize For · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Sign Now: Keep American Beach Open to ALL!

Nassau County is looking to stop camping and end traditions of so many Black families Torrence Toomer Sr. just started a petition to Justin M. Taylor, Chairperson, Nassau County Board of Commissioners to: Uphold the traditions of Black beachgoers at American Beach Go on the record about Saving A…