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Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, discusses Bernie Sanders' historical weakness with Black voters. Robinson suggests that Sanders' failure was not necessarily his platform, but his lack of engagement and his failure to hire diverse leadership within his campaign. The hosts analyze Robinson's background as an activist who rose to prominence following Hurricane Katrina.
The organization Color of Change is described as an activist group that pressures Silicon Valley companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb to improve internal diversity. They are also credited with de-platforming groups they label as white nationalists by targeting payment processors like PayPal and MasterCard. The hosts suggest the group's advice to Sanders was essentially a job application for campaign consulting roles.
An investigation into the funding of activist groups like Color of Change reveals they are projects of ActBlue, effectively making them arms of the Democratic National Committee. The hosts discuss how donations intended for social causes are often funneled back into party politics. They use reparations as a "litmus test" to determine if a group or politician is truly advocating for Black interests or just serving the party.
Moe critiques the strategy of the organization Color of Change, led by Van Jones, regarding their approach to black millennial voters. He questions why the organization focuses on "activating" or "engaging" voters rather than pressuring candidates to change their policies. The segment highlights the tension between institutional Democratic activism and the specific demands of the electorate.
