James Rucker
Full Name
James Rucker
Date of Birth
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Place of Birth
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Date of Death
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Place of Death
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Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University
- Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University
Spouses Names
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Children Names
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Parents Names
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Known Affiliates Names
- Van Jones (Co-founder of ColorOfChange)
- MoveOn.org (Former Director of Grassroots Mobilization)
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Co-founder of ColorOfChange, an online racial justice organization
- Co-founder of Citizen Engagement Laboratory (CEL), an incubator for progressive organizations
- Former Director of Grassroots Mobilization for MoveOn.org
- Involved in various technology and social impact initiatives
James Rucker is an American civil rights activist and technology entrepreneur known for co-founding ColorOfChange, an online racial justice organization. Rucker’s work with ColorOfChange has been instrumental in mobilizing efforts to bring about change on issues affecting the Black community and other marginalized groups. In addition to his work with ColorOfChange, Rucker co-founded the Citizen Engagement Laboratory (CEL), which serves as an incubator for progressive organizations that leverage technology and media to drive social change. His background in computer science and his experience with grassroots mobilization have positioned him at the intersection of technology and activism. Rucker’s career has been marked by his commitment to using digital platforms to amplify voices and organize for racial justice. His efforts have contributed to national conversations on civil rights and have helped shape the landscape of modern activism.