Rashad Robinson
Rashad Robinson is an American activist and strategist who led Color of Change, an online organization focused on racial justice advocacy, as president and executive director from 2011 to 2024.[1][2]
Under his leadership, the group expanded to millions of members and conducted high-profile campaigns, such as a $7 billion advertising boycott of Facebook and Instagram over content moderation concerns, and efforts to position net neutrality as a civil rights priority.[1][3][4]
These initiatives aimed to influence corporate and governmental policies perceived as impacting black communities, including pressuring over 100 corporations to cease funding the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).[4]
However, Color of Change faced internal controversies during his tenure, including unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault against senior staff, claims of bullying and a toxic workplace culture, and mass layoffs in 2023 that prompted National Labor Relations Board complaints and rulings against the organization.[5][2]
Robinson's resignation in late 2024 followed these labor disputes, after which he launched Rashad Robinson Advisors to counsel leaders in various sectors.[2][6]