Former Employees Slap The Left’s Favorite Dark Money Group With Racial Discrimination Lawsuits

Black woman hired by New Venture Fund Getty Images to help with racial equity consulting claims that she was discriminated against

Two ex-employes of a major liberal dark fund group claim that they were discriminated against in the workplace. According to wrongful termination lawsuits, the Washington Free Beacon.

Both suits allege that the New Venture Fund, a dominant player in Democratic politics that operates a network of liberal organizations,  paid black women less than white counterparts, and that black employees risked being fired for pushing back against discrimination. One of the employees, who was hired as a consultant in racial equity, claimed that she was being fired for her resistance to discrimination. “subjected to racial harassment” Often, white colleagues would shout down their black colleagues when they discussed race.

Liberal dark money behemoth Claim To “fearlessly” In all of its work, it will incorporate the principles for diversity, equity and inclusion. These allegations are made by employees of New Venture Fund affiliates and point to senior executives’ stated commitment to racial equality. “equity” Does not apply to its black employees

The group raised Only $964 million will be raised from anonymous donors by 2021. They were used to fund hundreds of left-wing organisations. Operate hundreds more “pop-up” groups. The New Venture Fund is the largest branch of the Arabella Advisors network, the country’s predominant dark money network that raked in a staggering $1.6 billion To finance left-wing causes by 2021

Both lawsuits allege that New Venture Fund systematically paid black women less than white counterparts. Minorities could be terminated if they dare to expose the group’s racism. Francesca Weaks filed a wrongful termination claim. Lawsuit New Venture Fund, Jan. 31, 2001. Weaks worked for New Venture Fund as a consultant on racial equity. “pop-up” The Local Solutions Support Center is a group. She claims that the New Venture Fund turned its back on her and her diversity, equity and inclusion colleagues. “subjected to racial harassment.”

“It soon became obvious there was a custom of leaders speaking over Black individuals when they were speaking about race, diversity, and equity,” In her lawsuit, Weaks claims. The lawsuit also details a June 2021 incident where a white executive interrupted Weaks while she was discussing the matter. “inequities and Critical Race Theory.”

Weaks claims her contract with New Venture Fund was unfairly terminated in June 2022 due to concerns she had