Head of NYC's BLM chapter calls for probe into co-founder after she purchased expensive homes
3 years, 8 months ago

Head of NYC's BLM chapter calls for probe into co-founder after she purchased expensive homes

Daily Mail  

The head of New York City's Black Lives Matter chapter is calling for an independent investigation into the organization's finances after it was revealed a co-founder snapped up a $1.4 million home in a ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood. The AP reported that Black Lives Matter took in $90 million in donations last year, but it's not clear if or how Cullors is paid by the organization, as its finances are opaque. Patrisse Cullors, seen accepting Glamour's Woman Of The Year 2016 award, has a new home The property, with its high ceilings and expansive back yard, is in the Topanga Canyon area In addition to the Topanga Canyon property, The New York Post reports that Cullors and her husband also purchased a 'custom ranch' on 3.2 acres in Conyers, Georgia last year In addition to the Topanga Canyon property, the New York Post reports that Cullors and her husband also purchased a 'custom ranch' on 3.2 acres in Conyers, Georgia last year for $415,000. Cullors' co-founders have left, and last summer Cullors assumed leadership of the Black Lives Matter Global Network - the national group that oversees the local chapters of the loosely-arranged movement.

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Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors has installed swanky new garden at her $1.4m LA compound
2 years, 3 months ago

Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors has installed swanky new garden at her $1.4m LA compound

Daily Mail  

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has finally completed extensive renovations on her $1.4million Los Angeles compound. Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has finally completed extensive renovations on her $1.4million LA compound 2,380 sq ft three-bedroom, three-bathroom property is set in in Topanga Canyon, an area well known as LA's 'hippy enclave' The rear of the house now appears …

Black Lives Matter leader is accused of pilfering $10M from the organization
2 years, 4 months ago

Black Lives Matter leader is accused of pilfering $10M from the organization

Daily Mail  

A prominent leader in the Black Lives Matter movement has been accused of stealing more than $10 million from the group in an explosive lawsuit filed by other organizers in the movement. Shalomyah Bowers, a board member of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, was accused of using the group as a 'personal piggy bank' in the suit filed …

BLM co-founder claims her mistakes with $90M in 'white guilt money' are being weaponized against her
2 years, 7 months ago

BLM co-founder claims her mistakes with $90M in 'white guilt money' are being weaponized against her

Daily Mail  

A former Black Lives Matter leader admitted the charity was not prepared to handle such a large influx of what she called 'white guilt money' donated after the murder of George Floyd - and argues mistakes made with the funds are now being 'weaponized against her.' Former Black Lives Matter leader Patrisse Cullors admitted the charity was not prepared to …

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets
2 years, 7 months ago

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The foundation started by organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars, after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses, according to tax documents filed with the IRS. YahNé Ndgo, an activist and former organizer with the BLM chapter in Philadelphia, said Cullors reneged …

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets
2 years, 7 months ago

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The foundation started by organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars, after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses, according to tax documents filed with the IRS. In a new, 63-page Form 990 shared exclusively with The Associated Press, the Black Lives Matter …

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets
2 years, 7 months ago

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets

The Independent  

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AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
3 years, 10 months ago

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took in just over $90 million last year, according to a financial snapshot shared exclusively with The Associated Press. BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors told the AP that the foundation is focused on a “need to reinvest into Black communities.” “One of our …

Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
3 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances

LA Times  

A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year. The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took in just over $90 million last year, according to a financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press. BLM …

Black Lives Matter network establishes $12M grant fund
4 years, 6 months ago

Black Lives Matter network establishes $12M grant fund

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has established a fund worth more than $12 million to aid organizations fighting institutional racism, in the wake of the George Floyd protests. For Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, the network’s first official chapter, the fund will increase its capacity to support families in need of legal aid, public communications …

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