Stephanie
Diamond Member
- Jul 11, 2004
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remember folks, UNIONS care about YOU....Do as we say or they PUNISH you...
how vindictive can you get? Black people needs to wake UP
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Cutting back funding of United Negro College Fund in retaliation for accepting Koch donation
koch brothers
One of the most powerful political and financial supporters of progressive politics and Barack Obamas campaigns over the last decade has been the public sector union American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
On Thursday, AFSCME made a remarkable announcement that it would will end its support for the United Negro College Fund after the group accepted $25 million from the conservative Koch Brothers.
In June, Charles and David Koch made a big $25 million donation to the College Fund (UNCF). The UNCF is the largest provider of scholarships to black college students in the U.S. and also supports historically black colleges and universities. The $25 million donation is one of the highest donations ever received by the UNCF.
In a letter made public Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees said it will no longer partner with or raise funds for the fund, known for its iconic motto, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
AFSCMEs President made no specific allegations against the Koch Brothers but instead adopted the broad attack and smear approach that Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has taken to attacking the Kochs.
The Koch Brothers are known to fund conservative and libertarian causes as well as significantly invest in communities across the nation. According to the Daily Caller, Charles Koch has given money to over 250 colleges and universities through his eponymous foundation, while David Koch has given over $200 million to support cancer research, including over $100 million to support the cancer research center at MIT that is named for him.
all of it here
AFSCME | Koch Funding | UNCF
how vindictive can you get? Black people needs to wake UP
SNIP:
Cutting back funding of United Negro College Fund in retaliation for accepting Koch donation
koch brothers
One of the most powerful political and financial supporters of progressive politics and Barack Obamas campaigns over the last decade has been the public sector union American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
On Thursday, AFSCME made a remarkable announcement that it would will end its support for the United Negro College Fund after the group accepted $25 million from the conservative Koch Brothers.
In June, Charles and David Koch made a big $25 million donation to the College Fund (UNCF). The UNCF is the largest provider of scholarships to black college students in the U.S. and also supports historically black colleges and universities. The $25 million donation is one of the highest donations ever received by the UNCF.
In a letter made public Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees said it will no longer partner with or raise funds for the fund, known for its iconic motto, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
AFSCMEs President made no specific allegations against the Koch Brothers but instead adopted the broad attack and smear approach that Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has taken to attacking the Kochs.
The Koch Brothers are known to fund conservative and libertarian causes as well as significantly invest in communities across the nation. According to the Daily Caller, Charles Koch has given money to over 250 colleges and universities through his eponymous foundation, while David Koch has given over $200 million to support cancer research, including over $100 million to support the cancer research center at MIT that is named for him.
all of it here
AFSCME | Koch Funding | UNCF
