BoardWalk Consulting congratulates Nadine Smith on being named President and CEO of Color Of Change.“

From the moment we first spoke with Nadine about this role, we knew we had found the exact visionary our movement needs at this critical juncture in our nation’s history,” says Color Of Change Board Chair Heather McGhee. “Her three decades of tireless advocacy, her proven track record of turning impossible fights into victories, and her unwavering commitment to building power for overlooked and underserved communities make her the right person to guide Color Of Change.”

Said Smith: “I’m excited to join Color Of Change and build on its legacy. Millions are counting on us to reach our full strength. We have to turn grassroots energy into real power, stop those trying to drag the country backward, and counter media consolidation that puts both truth and democracy in the corrupt hands of a ruthless and fearful few.

I’m optimistic even in the face of cruelty because this backlash signals a dying order. Our job is not only to defend our communities’ right now but to build something stronger from what has been destroyed. The multiracial future our opponents fear is not only inevitable, it is the only future in which America survives and thrives.”

You can read the full announcement here.