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Color Of Change to Host Capitol Hill Briefing on Attacks on Black History and Education
May 18, 2026
Under our Create Digital Safety Initiative, we are fighting for a world where technology is governed by robust regulations that promote equity and prioritize safety, privacy and civil rights of all individuals—regardless of race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. In our work, we are advocating for AI systems to be more transparent, auditable, and designed with these prioritizations from the outset. We want tech companies, their financiers, and policymakers to shift from prioritizing short-term profits and market dominance to putting our communities first. We hope they will recognize the importance of racial equity and take proactive steps to mitigate the discriminatory impacts of AI and technology.
Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, is well-positioned to set the stage for an affirmative vision of artificial intelligence (AI), privacy and technology that protects Black communities. Our commitment to racial justice and to understanding the role technology plays in the lives of Black people means that it is our duty to hold corporations and government accountable and to shape policy. Our approach combines targeted campaigns, policy advocacy, member activation, and coalition building to drive meaningful change.
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