How do I convert full color (or black) vector art to a single color?

Im sure there is an easier way but I have some vector clipart that I need to convert to a single non-black color. Some of it is coming as full color, others are coming as black. I need to convert them to a particular PMS color. Im sure there is an easier way than clicking on each individual vector and doing it manually...correct?

In your swatches palette, select your destination color, and choose new color group (you have to do this 1st step for this to work)
Edit >> colors >> Recolor Artwork
Choose preset 1 color job, then choose the color group which has one pantone.
Converted but obviously placed images in this example. But the colors are GLOBAL so this is a great solution!!!

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