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  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…
  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…