Color of Change

OUTFRONT Media Celebrates Black History Month with Inspiring OOH Campaigns, Ad Age Partnership, and Community Collaborations

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT), one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is proud to announce its extensive plans for Black History Month.
  • This year's celebration features inspiring out of home (OOH) initiatives, a renewed partnership with Ad Age for the Black Creative Excellence Campaign, and impactful collaborations with communities committed to preserving and promoting Black history.
  • For the second consecutive year, OUTFRONT is partnering with Ad Age for its annual Black History Month feature celebrating Black creative excellence, which debuted on February 1.
  • 'Moments in Culture' celebrates Black History Month with the series Visions of Black Masculinity.

Color Of Change Selects Thoughtworks to Build Social Change Campaign Management Tool

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering, today announced that it will collaborate with the Color Of Change , a 501(c)(4) organization and the nation's largest online racial justice organization, to build a tool that helps teams comprised of diverse staff and volunteers collaborate and manage social change campaigns.

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  • Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering, today announced that it will collaborate with the Color Of Change , a 501(c)(4) organization and the nation's largest online racial justice organization, to build a tool that helps teams comprised of diverse staff and volunteers collaborate and manage social change campaigns.
  • Founded in 2005 with a mission to build a more human, less hostile world for Black people in the US, Color Of Change designs campaigns to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back and champions solutions that move everyone forward.
  • “Color Of Change members are challenging injustice and taking action on critical issues from criminal justice to media representations to the social safety net, so that we can build the power necessary to transform the written and unwritten rules of society,” said Uchenna Moka-Solana, Chief Technology Officer, Color Of Change.
  • “The Color Of Change’s campaigns and initiatives are driving changes that are making an extraordinary impact on racism and injustice,” said Chris Murphy , chief executive officer of Thoughtworks North America.

Mediaplanet and Jenifer Lewis Team Up to Celebrate Black History

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping to conclude Black History Month, Mediaplanet announces the launch of this February's edition of "Celebrating Black History." This campaign will shed light on the institutional and social barriers that the Black community faces and showcase the resources that are creating more opportunities. In collaboration with leaders in health, science, and entertainment, this campaign will highlight impactful stories, achievements, and innovations in order to empower the Black community.

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  • Mediaplanet's Celebrating Black History campaign, found within LA Times and online, highlights black innovation.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Helping to conclude Black History Month, Mediaplanet announces the launch of this February's edition of "Celebrating Black History."
  • The print component of "Celebrating Black History" is distributed within today's edition of LA Times with a circulation of approximately 164,000 copies and an estimated readership of 540,000.
  • To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: https://bit.ly/3YkjLnS
    Prolific actress and activist Jenifer Lewis graces the cover of the print campaign.

Dove Partners with LinkedIn in support of The CROWN Act to Help End Race-Based Hair Discrimination in the Workplace

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Dove's ongoing commitment to help pass The CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination nationwide, the brand has partnered with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, who is committed to creating equal access to economic opportunity and creating more equitable outcomes for all professionals. While progress has been made to end hair discrimination with the passage of The CROWN Act in some states across the US, race-based hair discrimination remains a systemic problem in the workplace – from hiring practices to daily workplace interactions – disproportionately impacting Black women's employment opportunities and professional advancement.  

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  • "The goal of the partnership between Dove and LinkedIn is to help put an end to race-based hair discrimination in the workplace.
  • In support of The CROWN Act, Dove and LinkedIn have partnered on a series of actions to help end race-based hair discrimination in the workplace nationwide.
  • Dove will continue to drive awareness of The CROWN Act across platforms, encourage petition signatures, and support the passing of The CROWN Act to help end race-based hair discrimination nationwide.
  • Everyone can take action to help pass The CROWN Act to end hair discrimination in the workplace.

Furia Rubel Founder Named to PRNEWS 2022 Top Women Innovators

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Sept. 14, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., is proud to announce that its founder and CEO Gina Rubel has been recognized by PRNEWS among the 2022 Top Women in the Industry in the category of Innovators. Based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Rubel works with a team of marketing and public relations experts as well as a wide range of national and international clients. Rubel received the honor at the Top Women Awards Gala on September 7 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

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  • DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., is proud to announce that its founder and CEO Gina Rubel has been recognized by PRNEWS among the 2022 Top Women in the Industry in the category of Innovators.
  • Rubel received the honor at the Top Women Awards Gala on September 7 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
  • The Top Women Awards recognize women making an impact on their organization through crisis management, market expansion, audience development, or mentorship.
  • Furia Rubel Marketing and Public Relations is a corporate communications and crisis management agency serving clients internationally.

Baby Dove Continues Commitment to Close the Maternal Care Gap with #DearDoula and Doubles Investment in Black Birth Equity Fund.

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Monday, September 12, 2022

"I am so excited to partner with Baby Dove to provide lifechanging positive guidance to Black women and birthing people," said Chanel.

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  • "I am so excited to partner with Baby Dove to provide lifechanging positive guidance to Black women and birthing people," said Chanel.
  • Baby Dove is doubling the investment into the Black Birth Equity Fund, for a total of $500,000.
  • First created in August 2021, the Black Birth Equity Fund provides Black expecting mothers with immediate financial access to doula services.
  • Baby Dove entered the baby care market in 2017 with the aim to bring something very different in terms of superior care to baby skin.

MASSACHUSETTS BECOMES THE 18TH STATE TO SIGN THE CROWN ACT OFFICIALLY MAKING HAIR DISCRIMINATION ILLEGAL

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with 100+ supporting members of the CROWN Coalition are excited to announce Massachusetts as the latest state to ban school officials and employers from discriminating against individuals based on their natural hair and protective hairstyles. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed The CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in schools and workplaces. Representative Steven Ultrino (D-Boston) first introduced the bill which was co-sponsored by Representative Chynah Tyler (D-Boston), Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), and Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Middlesex).

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  • On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed The CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
  • "We are so excited to see Massachusetts enact the CROWN Act," stated Esi Eggleston Bracey, President Unilever USA, CEO North America Personal Care.
  • As a proud co-founder and champion of the CROWN Coalition, Dove is committed to progressing The CROWN Act until hair discrimination is abolished in all 50 states and at the federal level.
  • For a full list of CROWN Coalition members and Dove research studies that quantify the issue of hair discrimination, visit www.thecrownact.com

Akon Lighting Africa Present's Atlanta's Jollof, Music & Food Festival

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta is preparing for one of the biggest festivals to be introduced to the market. International Superstar and Philanthropist, Akon, who is Senegalese has partnered with Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization, Jacob York, famed music executive, and Ais York, hospitality guru to present the inaugural Atlanta's Jollof, Music & Food Festival. The family-friendly cultural experience will feature Afrobeat and Caribbean DJ's, a Jollof contest judged by Akon and other influential chefs and cultural tastemakers, live music performances, food, art, dance, and more. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Piedmont Park, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Akon Lighting Africa.

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  • International Superstar and Philanthropist, Akon, who is Senegalese has partnered with Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization, Jacob York, famed music executive, and Ais York, hospitality guru to present the inaugural Atlanta's Jollof, Music & Food Festival.
  • The festival will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Piedmont Park, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Akon Lighting Africa.
  • "We want to highlight the power of the West African culture through the Atlanta's Jollof, Music & Food Festival," said Akon.
  • Through integrated programming, Atlanta's Jollof, Music & Food Festival seeks to benefit Akon Lighting Africa, a project started in 2014 to provide electricity by solar energy in Africa.

ISSA RAE, TABITHA BROWN, MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL, KYM WHITLEY, MARC MORIAL, MICKEY GUYTON AND MORE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2nd ANNUAL "CROWN AWARDS" DURING NATIONAL CROWN DAY WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS JULY 1 - 3, 2022

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Monday, June 27, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration.  Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures.  Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence!

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration.
  • National CROWN Day is gearing up to be an incredible, star-studded event this year.
  • The CROWN Coalition members believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of success across all industries and sectors.
  • For a full list of CROWN Coalition members and Dove research studies that quantify the issue of hair discrimination, visit www.thecrownact.com

NATIONAL CROWN DAY IS BACK...WE'RE HEADED TO NOLA!

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day is the commemoration of the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act legislation in the United States in 2019 to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day is back for its third year with a week-long celebration leading up to the signature star-studded CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

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  • Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day is back for its third year with a week-long celebration leading up to the signature star-studded CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
  • This year, National CROWN Day is being expanded to a week-long celebration starting June 26th during the 2022 BET Awards and continuing with daily CROWN conversations as we lead up National CROWN Day and the CROWN Awards on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
  • CROWN Conversations across social platforms will spotlight all things CROWN and hair,
    with daily social video content with leaders from the CROWN movement, activists and
    more.
  • CROWN AWARDS presented by Dove from 12:00 to 2:30pm/CT |*Private, invite only
    The CROWN Awards will be the biggest moment of CROWN weekend!