{"id":2041531,"date":"2023-09-22T14:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/corporate-medias-free-pr-for-grifters-like-kendi-resulted-in-millions-of-losses-for-big-and-small-donors\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:43:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:43:42","slug":"corporate-medias-free-pr-for-grifters-like-kendi-resulted-in-millions-of-losses-for-big-and-small-donors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/corporate-medias-free-pr-for-grifters-like-kendi-resulted-in-millions-of-losses-for-big-and-small-donors\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate media&#8217;s promotion of grifters like Kendi led to significant financial losses for both large and small donors."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcorporate-medias-free-pr-for-grifters-like-kendi-resulted-in-millions-of-losses-for-big-and-small-donors%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041531&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Boston University Expands Investigation into Center for Antiracist Research Amid Financial Mismanagement \u2063Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Boston\u2062 University has recently announced that it \u200cwill be conducting a wider investigation into \u200bIbram X. Kendi&#8217;s Center for Antiracist Research (CAR) following allegations of severe financial \u2064mismanagement.\u2062 The \u2063university&#8217;s independent \u200cschool newspaper, The \u200cDaily Free \u200dPress, reported that former CAR staffers testified that &#8220;the Center appeared to prioritize fundraising and revenue \u2063over research.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kendi founded\u200b the CAR at Boston University in response to the \u200brace riots of the summer of 2020, with the aim of advancing racial equity and social justice. The center gained\u2063 significant \u200battention from \u2064corporate \u200dmedia outlets,\u2062 who used the\u200b racial\u2063 unrest as an opportunity to promote Kendi&#8217;s\u200c work.<\/p>\n<p>Within a \u2063short period of\u200c time, CAR\u2062 received \u2064over $43 million in donations from prominent figures such as Twitter&#8217;s Jack Dorsey, the Rockefeller Foundation, \u2064Peloton, and other\u200c businesses\u2064 known for supporting leftist-led \u200dactivism. This influx of contributions generated even more publicity for CAR.<\/p>\n<p>However, it has now come to light that CAR&#8217;s management \u2063and \u200buse of funds are under scrutiny. The center has recently laid off\u2064 more than half of \u200cits staff,\u200c claiming it is part\u2063 of a restructuring to a\u2063 &#8220;fellowship program.&#8221; Additionally, CAR is struggling to account for its seven-figure \u2062budget.<\/p>\n<p>Former CAR employees have expressed their \u2063concerns about the center&#8217;s financial practices. BU \u2062Professor Saida Grundy, who worked at CAR, stated, &#8220;I don&#8217;t know where the money is.&#8221; Another former staff member, Phillipe Copeland, revealed that one of CAR&#8217;s donors withdrew their funding due \u200dto reported issues\u2063 with the center.<\/p>\n<p>This situation is not unique, as corporate\u2062 media often supports causes that \u200cend up mismanaging or squandering donor funds. Similar instances\u200d have\u200b occurred \u200bwith organizations \u2064like \u200cthe Black Lives\u2062 Matter Global Network Foundation (BLM GN) and \u2062Time&#8217;s\u2064 Up.<\/p>\n<p>BLM GN, \u2062which received significant donations following \u200bGeorge Floyd&#8217;s death, has \u200cfaced financial scandals, including the misuse \u200dof funds for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-bombshell-stories-censored-by-big-tech\/\" title=\"4 Bombshell Stories Censored By Big Tech\">luxury real estate<\/a> and\u200c allegations\u2062 of\u200c enriching \u2063family\u200c members with \u2062donor money.<\/p>\n<p>Time&#8217;s Up, a leftist-run nonprofit, shut down after it was exposed\u2064 for\u2064 protecting Democrats accused\u200d of sexual assault\u200d and workplace inequality. Despite internal scandals, the organization continued to receive positive attention from the media.<\/p>\n<p>These financial scandals\u200d involving CAR, BLM GN, and Time&#8217;s Up highlight the lack of trustworthiness in corporate media. \u2064Americans\u2063 recognize the media as a significant threat to democracy and are increasingly skeptical of their\u200b narratives.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Jordan Boyd is a\u200c staff writer at\u2064 The \u2063Federalist and co-producer \u200bof The \u200bFederalist Radio Hour. Her \u200dwork\u200d has also been featured in The\u200d Daily Wire, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics. Jordan\u2063 graduated\u2063 from Baylor University with a major \u200bin political science and a minor \u2063in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @jordanboydtx.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific allegations of financial mismanagement have been made against the Center \u2064for Antiracist Research?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  However, the\u2064 recent allegations of financial mismanagement have raised concerns about how the funds received by CAR have been utilized. Former staffers\u2062 claimed that the focus of the Center shifted from research\u200c and promoting antiracist ideologies to fundraising and revenue generation. This alleged prioritization of financial gains over the core mission of the center is troubling \u200dand\u2063 warrants a \u2063thorough investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Boston University&#8217;s \u200ddecision to expand the investigation demonstrates its commitment to transparency and accountability. The \u200duniversity\u200c recognizes the importance of\u2062 maintaining the highest ethical standards, especially when it comes\u200c to\u200d handling funds dedicated to promoting social \u200djustice. \u200bBy taking\u2064 this step, Boston University acknowledges the seriousness of the allegations and aims to address any potential improprieties.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of CAR&#8217;s work cannot be understated. With the\u2062 racial tensions \u200cand unrest\u2064 that have plagued the United States in recent years, the need for rigorous research \u2062and advocacy for \u2064racial equity \u2063has become more crucial than ever. CAR&#8217;s mission to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-organization-forms-to-fight-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"New Organization Forms To Fight Critical Race Theory\">advance racial equality<\/a> and social justice has resonated with \u200dmany \u200dindividuals and organizations, \u200bas evidenced by the generous donations it has received.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is\u2064 important \u200dto ensure that these funds are being\u200b used appropriately. \u2062Allegations of financial mismanagement not only undermine the credibility of the Center but also cast doubt\u2062 on the broader movement for \u200cracial justice. If \u200cproven true, these allegations \u2063could tarnish the reputation of not just CAR\u2064 but also Boston University itself.<\/p>\n<p>Transparency\u2063 and accountability should be the guiding principles for\u200c any \u2062organization, particularly \u200dthose dedicated to promoting social \u2063justice. By conducting a\u200b wider investigation into the allegations, \u2062Boston University\u200b is setting an example for how such\u200b issues should be addressed. The university&#8217;s commitment to uncovering the truth will help restore confidence in CAR \u200dand\u2064 ensure that it can continue its vital work in an ethical and responsible\u200b manner.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200dinvestigation unfolds, it is crucial for Boston\u2062 University to remain transparent in its findings and \u200dtake appropriate action to\u200d rectify any financial mismanagement. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/corporate-medias-free-pr-for-grifters-like-kendi-resulted-in-millions-of-losses-for-big-and-small-donors\/\" title=\"Corporate media's promotion of grifters like Kendi led to significant financial losses for both large and small donors.\">includes implementing stronger financial oversight mechanisms<\/a>, enhancing internal controls, and, if necessary, holding individuals\u200c accountable for any misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>The Center for Antiracist Research has the potential to be a \u2064leading force in the fight against racism and inequality.\u2062 By addressing the\u200b allegations of financial mismanagement head-on, Boston University can ensure that \u200cCAR\u200c lives up\u200c to its mission and maintains the trust and support of its \u200cdonors, staff, and\u2062 the broader community. This \u200cincident should serve as a reminder that \u200ceven \u200corganizations dedicated to noble \u2063causes\u2064 must maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency to\u2063 truly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rally-against-lawlessness-in-oakland\/\" title=\"Protest against lawlessness in Oakland\">create positive\u2063 change<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University is expanding its investigation into Ibram X. Kendi&#8217;s Center for Antiracist Research (CAR) following allegations of significant financial mismanagement. The Daily Free Press, BU&#8217;s independent school newspaper, revealed that former CAR staff members testified that fundraising and revenue took precedence over research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":490,"featured_media":2041532,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041531\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}