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“In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we did create Color of Change, an organization which focused on African-Americans in particular, because we felt that there was a big gap there in terms of online advocacy which had left the black community particularly vulnerable.” quote by Van Jones
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“In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we did create Color of Change, an organization which focused on African-Americans in particular, because we felt that there was a big gap there in terms of online advocacy which had left the black community particularly vulnerable.”

Van Jones

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He founded Color of Change to fill a digital advocacy gap for African‑American communities after Katrina.

In simple terms: He created an online group to help Black communities after Katrina.

Key Takeaway

Use digital platforms to amplify marginalized voices.

Themes

activism digital advocacy racial equity

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

activist strategic

When to use this quote

  • post‑disaster recovery
  • social media campaigns
  • policy influence

Key Concepts

online mobilization community organizing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers exist for online advocacy in underserved areas?
  • How can digital groups sustain momentum over time?
A Different Perspective

Online activism can be limited by digital access disparities.

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