BLM $6million mansion is a misunderstanding

[cytg111]

Oh, look, OP with another black-something thread.

 

[zinfamous]

From what I understand, this is just one of the dozens of chapters of BLM, that are all self-run and pretty much act like their own independent cells. There isn't a single central administrative unit with one governing message.

This one, however, had pretty much branded itself as synonymous with an organized, central BLM chapter as they have managed to capture the vast majority of donations to BLM, hence the piles of treasure they had to dump on this property. It also seems that a few of the leaders in this chapter are pretty pissed, too.

It's skeezy as hell, but all that being said, some of the justification for the property does make sense, but it certainly doesn't make sense in terms of the area (high cost) that they chose to purchase it (so it just sounds like a Trump-like slush fund or RE laundering vehicle). I heard the other day the argument that it was to be used as a "cultural and education center, space for artists to work and use as a gallery, training and consulting, temporary shelter, etc." I mean, all of that is good and makes sense and can certainly justify a large compound....but this isn't that. Could have have gotten much more for way less.

Hell, I get some $2-3 million stately old-money brownstones in DC area (Chocolate City!) in my daily Redfin spam.

 

[Greenman]

I think we all knew that the lack of a clear leadership structure (and accountability) would come back to bite them in the ass at some point.

It’ll make it that much harder the next time the NFL, Nike or the Fortune 500 wants to jump onboard a social justice movement bandwagon.

I think it's almost universal in none profits. Most do a better job of the accounting by paying huge salaries, or hiring "consultants" but the end result is the same.

 

[ivwshane]

I think it's almost universal in none profits. Most do a better job of the accounting by paying huge salaries, or hiring "consultants" but the end result is the same.

More intellectual laziness from you.

 

[Wincel]

White Supremacy ITT is really strong. Can everyone please check their privilege and remember that it is literal violence against BIPOC folx to chastise a biological female, femme-presenting Black women of color.

I'll be reporting every one of you.

 

[cytg111]

White Supremacy ITT is really strong. Can everyone please check their privilege and remember that it is literal violence against BIPOC folx to chastise a biological female, femme-presenting Black women of color.

I'll be reporting every one of you.

13th… goddman are you not tired of drafting up new email accounts?