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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Why has the DA still not pressed charges against ALL four cops?

Former Officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested for the murder of George Floyd, but the call for justice continues.   Derek Chauvin has been charged! Three other officers must be arrested as well    #JusticeforFloyd: Demand the officers are charged now!     Take Action! John, Thi…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Justice for Floyd means fully holding the police department accountable.

George Floyd's life mattered.   Minneapolis PD has not been held accountable for Floyd's death.    #JusticeforFloyd: Demand Mayor Frey defund the MPD!     Take Action! John, You and more than 1.3 million Color Of Change members are standing with us in demanding justice for Georg…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 2:29 PM

George Floyd, his life mattered.

Stand with us in holding the officers accountable for killing George Floyd.   George Floyd was choked to death by Minneapolis police.    #JusticeforFloyd: Demand the officers are charged now!     Take Action! Dear John, We write this email with a heavy heart because once again w…
  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 2:16 PM

This email is important. Please give it a read.

Hey John, It’s Arisha, President of Color Of Change PAC. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones as we live through this very difficult time.  I’m going to be transparent here: the coronavirus pandemic has made it far more difficult to mobilize Black folks to vote in crucial elections…
  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 7:34 PM

If we don’t take action, we may lose Black-owned businesses.

We need stronger protections for Black employees and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak   Many Black businesses have not received COVID-19 relief, and may have to close their doors as a result. Call Congress and tell them to implement relief measures that protect Black-owned busines…
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 8:13 PM

We're counting on your support today

Make and emergency gift today to help stop the spread of election disinformation     John, I hope this email finds you well during this really tough moment we are living in right now. Unfortunately what makes dealing with the uncertainty and tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic even toughe…
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
May 17, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Let’s get energized for November 2020

We need your support in preparation for our upcoming 2020 electoral programs     Hey John, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well and taking care of yourselves the best you can. Facing the uncertainty of the current coronavirus pandemic while also coming to terms with the recent news…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 2:51 PM

The Black Patients’ Guide to COVID-19 is live.

Below is Color Of Change’s “Black Patients' Guide to COVID-19”. Dear John, Below is Color Of Change’s “Black Patients’ Guide to COVID-19”. We created this guide with the expertise of Dr. Ruth Arumala to provide tools to help our people fight medical racism and survive COVID-19. In the guide we co…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Why are our loved ones still in cages?

We need a humane response to free our incarcerated loved ones. Dear John,  As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Black women knew our incarcerated loved ones’ lives were on the line.  Our members’ stories of having an incarcerated loved one during a pandemic needed to be told. Keshia's brother …
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 7:23 PM

#JusticeforBre: Demand the officers who killed Breonna Taylor be fired immediately!

We must demand justice for our slain sister.   Breonna Taylor was shot 8 times and murdered in her home by cops.    #JusticeforBre: Demand the officers are fired now!     Take Action! Dear John, Sleeping in your home -- yet another privilege Black people are not afforded. Breo…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Even though Mother's Day is over, we're still bailing out Black mothers and caregivers.

We're still fighting to free Black women from cages. John, Even though Mother's Day has passed, there are still thousands of Black caregivers locked in jails simply because they cannot afford to post bail. We're so close to hitting our goal of $100,000 to bail out Black mothers and caregivers in…
  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Call your Congress member and tell them to protect Black-owned business

We need stronger protections for Black employees and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak   Black businesses are being locked out of COVID-19 relief. Call Congress and tell them to create protections for Black-owned businesses.  CALL NOW John, Congress’ coronavirus economic re…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 4:37 PM

It's not too late to support Black mothers and caregivers today!

Thousands of Black women are locked up in cages simply because they cannot afford to post bail. But we can change that! John, Today is the day! It's Mother's Day and it's the time to celebrate the mothers and caregivers in our lives who give so much to our communities. And more importantly, it's…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Incarcerated Black mothers can use your support today for Mother's Day.

Coronavirus is damaging our communities. Our families need each other more than ever before. We're bailing out Black mamas and caregivers for Mother's Day. Will you chip in $25 to support? SUPPORT BLACK fAMILIES! Dear John, Jails are already death traps and when you introduce a d…
  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Demand that Grubhub stop taking profits from small restaurants! #DropTheFees

Stand with our restaurants and stop GrubHub from exploiting our businesses!   Demand that Grubhub’s CEO #DropTheFees and stop taking profits from small restaurants! Stand with our local restaurants! Take Action  John, $376. That’s how much a Chicago-area food truck was left with …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 2:02 PM

These ventilator companies could help save the lives of Black people being treated for coronavirus.

Black people are suffering due to the nation-wide ventilator shortage. Ventilators are necessary to help save the lives of Black people being treated for coronavirus. Write a letter to ventilator manufacturers to demand they allow hospitals to fix broken ventilators. Dear John,…
  Amanda Jackson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 3:09 PM

John, today we #StandWithMashpee

Here’s Why The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has a long history of fighting for their land Now More Than Ever, We Must #StandWithMashpee Take Action Hey John, A week ago we celebrated Earth Day. In the middle of a pandemic, universal calls to lift up the earth and its offerings broug…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Black mothers need your support

Chip-in to help us bail out Black moms during the COVID-19 crisis. John,  In just one week, the number of COVID-19 cases in prison and jails across the country has skyrocketed. And public health experts have repeatedly warned that incarcerated people are most at risk for continued exposure to th…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM

SNAP benefit recipients shouldn’t be excluded from online grocery shopping.

Safeway can do better. Safeway can play a major role in combating food insecurity and the spread of coronavirus. Demand that Safeway implement the SNAP online purchasing program. Dear John, Safeway is being slow to implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) o…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 5:01 PM

We need your help to bail out Black mamas amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

We’re bailing out Black moms during the COVID-19 crisis. Support our movement. Help us ensure no Black mother is separated from her child during the COVID-19 outbreak. Chip-in $3 to help us free Black mamas. Free Black Moms Dear John,  Incarcerated Black mothers may never get to…
  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 7:05 PM

COVID-19 could wipe out our business communities.

We need stronger protections for Black employees and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak   Black businesses are being locked out of COVID-19 relief We need a REAL paycheck guarantee for small businesses now.  Take action John,I was raised in a home that was fueled by a Black…
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

BREAKING: Free phone calls for people in federal prison!

You took action to demand humanity, let's keep fighting. John, We just received great news to provide us all with a glimmer of hope! Since the outbreak of COVID, we knew we had to fight hard for incarcerated people because our elected leaders failed to make a humane plan to address those who wou…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM

These six companies are preventing ventilators from being repaired

Hospitals need ventilators to keep patients alive, but they are in short supply.   Ventilator manufacturers are preventing hospitals from fixing broken ventilators, machines that keep coronavirus patients alive.  Tell manufactures to let hospitals fix ventilators!    Take Action …
  April Goggans via OrganizeFor · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 5:24 PM

COVID-19 is a death sentence for the hundreds of people trapped inside D.C. jail.

Demand Attorney General Karl Racine take immediate action in stopping the spread of coronavirus in the local jail. April Goggans just started a petition demanding the immediate release of the hundreds of people in DC Jail, Hope Village and Fairview Halfway Houses. Sign now CO…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 5:28 PM

COBRA (Continuation of Health Coverage) fees are an insult.

Healthcare coverage should be a mandate even without being employer provided. John, demand insurance companies keep Black people on their insured rolls. No one should be forced to pay COBRA or be without health insurance during this national emergency. Take Action Dear John. SIG…
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 5:58 PM

quick question

All it takes is a few minutes to make a huge impact. Hey John, The 2020 Census is in full swing and we’re making sure we have all hands on deck so everyone gets counted. Around 45% of people have already responded to the 2020 Census nationwide, so we wanted to do a quick check and make sure our…
  Rashid Shabazz, Color Of Change · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 6:35 PM

TUNE-IN to #TheBlackResponse to COVID-19

Hi John, Just a reminder, #TheBlackResponse to COVID-19: A Color Of Change town hall is tonight at 7:45pm hosted by Van Lathan, and featuring special guests Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Founder of Black Futures Lab, Alicia Garza. Tune in to join us in a conversation about justice that will he…
  Dr. Dennis Johnson via Organize For · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Demand that Zoom immediately create a solution to protect its users from racist cyber attacks!

Dr. Dennis Johnson just started a petition to Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to: Create a solution to protect your users from racist cyber attacks! Sign now Dear John, I just started a petition entitled "Demand that Zoom immediately create a solution to protect its users …
  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Your state legislators are failing incarcerated people right now.

Join our call for free prison and jail phone calls. John, The coronavirus pandemic has revealed just how fragile and inequitable our systems are, from our healthcare system to the economy, and even our sworn elected leaders. Now more than ever, people are recognizing the critical need for strong…
  Rashid Shabazz, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 4:08 PM

#TheBlackResponse to COVID-19

John, Every week, Color Of Change is cutting through the media and misinformation noise, to share what matters most - how Black people are suffering during COVID-19 and what you can do to protect yourself, and your community. We will deliver a quick list of updates with ways to take action and …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Medical staff at Johns Hopkins are committed to serving our community. Let’s show our commitment to them.

Help us purchase and send care packages to the frontline health care staff at Johns Hopkins.   Frontline medical staff are working tirelessly to care for us during the coronavirus pandemic.   Help us thank frontline staff for their service.    SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION John, Across …
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Coronavirus + overcrowded jails = crisis

Hey John,  I’m emailing to give an update on results from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s race on March 3rd.   The results call for a runoff between George Gascón and Jackie Lacey. The runoff election will take place in November because no individual candidate was able to secure more …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 4:19 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: NBA team owners must pay all laid-off arena workers!

Basketball players shouldn’t have to pay the NBA’s arena workers.   We can’t allow the NBA to just drop their arena workers! Demand that all NBA team owners pay laid off arena workers for the duration of the NBA’s hiatus! Take Action  John,The NBA made the hard decision to canc…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Elon Musk.

Tell Elon Musk to use his factories to produce medical and protective gear.   Elon Musk, the reaction to the coronavirus pandemic is not "dumb." Stop tweeting and start producing essential medical and protective gear in your factories. Take action John, I’m going to keep this sh…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 1:55 PM

URGENT: The Los Angeles Times is withholding life-saving information behind a paywall.

Demand this unjust practice be stopped. John, demand The Los Angeles Times drop its paywall. Coronavirus information should be available to everyone. Take Action Dear John. The Los Angeles Times is withholding life-saving COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) information behind a…
  Clarise McCants, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 10:36 PM

BREAKING: The first incarcerated person to test positive for Coronavirus is in Long Island’s county jail

We cannot forget about community members in cages in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Before an outbreak occurs, as many people as possible need to be released from prisons, jails, and detention centers. Sign the platform: Demand federal, state and local officials protect incarcer…
  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 11:18 PM

Coronavirus

Here are five ways to take action now. Dear John, I want to send my best wishes to you and your loved ones. I hope you are able to do everything you can to stay safe and healthy during this challenging time. You are part of the Color Of Change family and right now, we are thinking of you. We know…
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Coronavirus and Kim Foxx

With the outbreak of coronavirus, we’ve had to make all of our final efforts virtual for the safety of our members. John, We have just 2 days left until voters decide whether to re-elect Kim Foxx and continue transforming criminal justice in Chicago and Cook County. Unfortunately, with the…
  Schnell Carraway via Organize For · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 2:55 PM

This is a matter of life and death

We need a rent freeze and a moratorium on all evictions in Missouri now Schnell Carraway just started a petition to Governor Mike Parson to: Implement a rent freeze and moratorium on all evictions in Missouri! Sign now Dear John, I just started a petition titled "Tell Gover…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 8:57 PM

A message about Coronavirus

We created 5 ways you can take action to help our communities through the coronavirus crisis. John, COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus) is impacting the entire world, but it’s having an even greater impact on our most vulnerable communities. Black families, low-income families, the elderly, and …
  COC PAC for Kim Foxx · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 2:34 PM

This man wants to buy the criminal justice system in Chicago

John, a billionaire's son is challenging Kim Foxx Hey John, With just 10 days left, Kim Foxx is tied in the Cook County State’s Attorney race with a billionaire’s son funded by Republicans and Trump donors.  Foxx’s opponent is named Bill Conway, and he’s been spending millions of his fathe…
  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 6:02 PM

#ByeAnita

How Color Of Change PAC was born Hey John, #ByeAnita. In this little hashtag lies the origin story of Color Of Change PAC. I’m Jenni, I lead the digital and communications teams for Color Of Change PAC. You don’t usually hear from me because most of my work is behind-the-scenes, but today I…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:57 PM

Demand that Facebook reject political ads with demonstrably false content

It’s no secret or conspiracy theory that widespread disinformation on Facebook contributed to the election of Donald Trump   We cannot afford for Facebook to dictate the outcome of another election!  Demand that Facebook take immediate action to reverse its policy on political ads! Take …
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Greyhound is no longer enabling Trump’s Deportation Machine

  Greyhound stopped allowing Border Patrol on their buses for immigration checks.   Help us continue to stop corporate enablers of Trump's deportation machine.      STOP CORPORATE ENABLERS John, We won. After years of fighting, hundreds of thousands of petition signatures, and in…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Stand with the students of California’s Central Valley Schools

California’s Central Valley schools have a history of anti-Blackness, silencing students, ignoring complaints, and creating a hostile environment for Black students. Black children throughout the region are struggling in hostile school environments Chip in so that we can continue to do…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Syracuse needs to punish the students committing hate crimes, not the students who are protesting.

Student protestors are trying to get the University to take action against the hate crimes occurring on campus. Syracuse University is punishing students for protesting instead of punishing students who commit hate crimes on campus.   Write to the administration at Syracuse University an…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Reparations for our Black Wall Streets

Color of Change Celebrates Black Wall Streets   Reparations for Our Black Wall Streets A $300 billion investment to reinvigorate the pinnacles of Black success   TAKE ACTION Dear John, As HBO’s series, The Watchmen reminds us, harm was done to the folks of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ang…
  VotingWhileBlack 4 Gascón · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Follow up: Black people & “bad decisions”

Hey John. Since I emailed you last Sunday, over 600 people have donated to support our crucial work to get Jackie Lacey out of the LA District Attorney's office. We only have 12 days until the primary election and quite frankly, we still need all the help we can get.  The future of the Lo…
  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Ruby Bridges was only six years old when she advanced the cause of civil rights.

Today’s children deserve an education free of racism - please fund this work. John, our children really need you this Black History Month. Fund two critical campaigns that affect our children. DONATE John, Racism and bias have threatened the safety of our children in public sch…
  VotingWhileBlack 4 Gascón · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 5:04 PM

RE: Black people & “bad decisions”

I’m going to keep it real with you -- we’re short on funds before the Los Angeles primary race. We’ve got 16 days until one of the most important District Attorney’s races of our lifetime. But in order to educate thousands of Black voters about why we need to get Jackie Lacey out of LA D…