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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 11:24 PM

Minneapolis police union chief blames George Floyd, defends his killers

Police unions are enemies of justice, and Minneapolis has one of the worst.   Bob Kroll, Minneapolis police union's leader is violent, racist, and has to go.   Join us as we call on MN elected officials and police officers to denounce Kroll and demand his resignation.   Take Action …
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 8:38 PM

A Black man was murdered by 3 white cops -- we want justice

TAKE ACTION: Demand justice for Elijah McClain   Elijah McClain was murdered by Aurora, CO police almost a year ago, and still no justice.  Sign the petition to demand AG Phil Weiser charge the cops who killed Elijah NOW TAKE ACTION Dear John,  Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Blac…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 8:45 PM

The Minneapolis City Council did their jobs. Now we need to continue our fight.

Today, we celebrate a win and continue the fight.   Minneapolis City Council voted to remove Minneapolis Police from the city charter. Now, we must continue the fight for Black lives there and across the country. Join Black New Yorkers to tell Mayor De Blasio: Invest in communities, Defund…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 27, 2020 at 3:10 PM

John, will you join our movement to hold Facebook accountable?

If Facebook won’t combat racism on their platform, we’re going to come for their profits.   Facebook won't stop the rampant hate and misinformation on their platform. So we're holding them accountable by hurting their advertising profits.     Tell companies to pause advertising on Faceboo…
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  Concerned Staff via OrganizeFor · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Tell Pinterest: Pay your Black employees what you owe them!

Billionaire Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann says his "Black employees matter" but has been underpaying them. That's not right. Concerned Staff just started a petition to Ben Silbermann, Pinterest Co-Founder & CEO to: Pay Your Black Employees What You Owe Them! Sign now Dea…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 12:21 AM

Sign the petition: It's time for real police reform.

Demand Congress invests in our communities instead of policing.   For years we have tried all types of reform with the promise of finally ending police brutality. It has failed.   The mandate is clear: reducing the scope of policing. Demand Congress acts now. sign the petition Jo…
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  Juneteenth 2020, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 3:07 PM

155 years of resilience

    Hey John, Yesterday marked the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth--June 19, 1865 also known as Freedom Day--when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas got word from Union Army General Gordon Granger that they were finally freed. It is my hope that you honor the celebration of the abol…
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  Juneteenth 2020 · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Happy Juneteenth, John!

   CONFIRM VOTER REGISTRATION REGISTER 5 OF YOUR FRIENDS NOW Happy Juneteenth, John! I’d like to share why it’s vitally important to honor our ancestral fight for Black freedom.  In your grade school classes, you were likely taught that enslaved Black people were granted…
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  Scott Roberts, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Sign the petition: Demand Justice for Rayshard

Officers Role and Brosnan must be charged for taking Rayshard's life.   Rayshard Brooks was murdered by Atlanta police officers in a Wendy's parking lot after falling asleep in his own car.    Tell DA Paul Howard and to file charges against the officers who murdered Rayshard.    Take Act…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 6:14 PM

We’re demanding that these four major retail companies pay reparations

While hourly retail workers are laid off, shareholders are getting another check.   Companies need to make good on their declarations to support Black people.    Tell retail giants Caterpillar, Levi Strauss, Stanley Black & Decker, and Steelcase to pay reparations instead of paying div…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 3:43 PM

I am outraged

Georgia's primary was a hot, flaming mess John, the message is clear: Black votes and Black lives don’t matter to officials in Georgia. On Tuesday, voters in 2 largely Black counties in the Atlanta area were forced to expose themselves to coronavirus for 3, 4, or 5 hours while waiting in li…
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  Jade Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Tell BlackRock to stop funding the NYPD's attacks on protesters

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says he is "committed to racial equity" in light of protests, but supports the New York City Police Foundation. That's not right.   BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says he is "committed to racial equity" but is funding the NYPD's attacks on protesters    It's time for h…
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  Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Help us support Black protesters across the nation

Your support is invaluable to this movement.   It's our responsibility to protect Black protesters in their fight for justice for our communities.    Will you join us?    Chip in $5 John, For the past two weeks, protesters from all walks of life have taken to the streets of Amer…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Netflix must take a stand against police violence.

Law enforcement has demonstrated that they don't care if they hurt Black people. Netflix is streaming reality programs that demonize Black people and immigrants. Tell Netflix to drop all reality programs about law enforcement. Dear John, It’s time for Netflix to remove all cop …
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  Dream Defenders via OrganizeFor · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Sign the petition: Demand this Black man's release from jail

Anthony Swain has been sitting in a cage and waiting for his day in court for over FOUR years. Now he has COVID-19. Dream Defenders started a petition demanding the immediate release of Anthony Swain, a Black man who has been held pretrial for 4 years and who recently tested positive for COVID-1…
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  Jennifer Edwards, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Some people waited in a line for four hours just to vote

Voting for Black lives has never been more urgent.  Dear John, On Tuesday night, I watched with anger and sadness as Black voters in many states went to the polls to demand their voices be heard but were met with long lines and confusion as a result of aggressive, unnecessary curfews targeting …
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  Rashad Robinson, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 11:32 PM

#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

The fight against the war on Black people continues. Stand with us. John, This just in -- The remaining three officers who stood by and did nothing to stop former Officer Derek Chauvin from killing George Floyd have been charged with aiding and abetting murder. And finally, Chauvin’s murder cha…
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  Arisha Michelle Hatch, Color Of Change PAC · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM

This email was difficult to write.

Hey John, Being a Black person living in America feels increasingly difficult. We are trying to survive two deadly viruses at the same time: Covid-19 and racism. I am tired, and I know you must be too.  This email has been difficult to write, but I must tell you the truth: we are experienc…
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  Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 6:08 PM

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts"

Demand that Twitter’s CEO finally ban Trump from its platform! #KickTrumpOffTwitter Demand that Twitter's CEO Jack Dorsey finally ban Donald Trump! TAKE ACTION Dear John,  This morning, Donald Trump threatened protestors with death, tweeting “When the looting starts, the shoot…
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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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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,…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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 …
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