Former Democracy Alliance president, Gara LaMarche, expressed his frustration about the lack of investment in civic engagement institutions on the Black and Latino side compared to historically white-led think tanks. He believed that the absence of a “single charismatic leader” hindered their ability to attract donors.
Therefore, it may not come as a surprise that in 2020, when there was a sudden surge in funding for racial justice work, a significant amount of money, some from corporations seeking positive public relations, flowed towards the charismatic Kendi. Despite having limited management experience, Kendi was entrusted with building something from scratch.
Spencer Piston, formerly a faculty lead in the policy office of the Center for Antiracist Research, described how many conscientious and talented individuals joined the center due to its perceived influence. With millions of dollars pouring in and the promise of prestige, they saw an opportunity to make a difference. Piston emphasized that while some of the center’s high-profile projects have been unsuccessful, there were also successes amidst what he referred to as “pathologies.”
However, last week brought unwelcome news for Family Matters First, an organization working with the center. Their contract was terminated prematurely, resulting in the loss of $10,000 they were relying on. Tatiana Rodriguez, the founder, felt betrayed by Kendi, as the association with the center was highly valued within their community.
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