Antiracism Center Under Fire & Immigrant Population | 9.23.23
Sep 23, 2023
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Ibram X. Kendi's antiracism center faces investigation for financial mismanagement and staff exploitation. Chicago considers a controversial plan for a city-run grocery store to address food equity. The podcast also explores the record high number of legal and illegal immigrants in the United States, discussing their impact and the main countries they are coming from.
Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Anti-Racist Research at Boston University is under investigation for mismanagement of finances and exploitation of staff.
Chicago's plans to open city-run grocery stores in crime-ridden areas to address racial justice and food equity have sparked controversy and raised questions about government intervention and the impact on private enterprise.
Deep dives
Investigation into Ebrim X. Kendi's Center for Anti-Racist Research at Boston University
Author and activist Ebrim X. Kendi's Center for Anti-Racist Research at Boston University is under scrutiny for alleged mismanagement of finances and exploitation of staff. The center, launched with much fanfare, received significant donations but has produced only two research papers in over three years. Massive layoffs have occurred, leading to questions about where the money went. Former staffers have criticized Kendi, and the university is conducting an inquiry into the center's culture and mismanagement.
Plan for City-Owned Grocery Stores in Chicago for Racial Justice and Food Equity
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced plans to open city-run grocery stores in crime-ridden areas to address racial justice and food equity. This move comes as six private grocery stores have already left those parts of the city. The plan is controversial, with critics questioning government intervention and pointing to concerns about crime as a factor behind the store closures. While details on funding and cost are yet to be determined, questions remain about the impact on private enterprise and the efficacy of government-owned grocery stores.
Record High Immigrant Population in the United States
The immigrant population in the United States reached a record high of 46.2 million people, accounting for nearly 14% of the total population. The increase is attributed to both legal and illegal immigration, with higher levels of legal immigration through visas and refugee programs. Mexico still has the largest immigrant population in the US, but there is significant growth in immigrants from countries like Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Honduras. Florida saw the biggest increase in new immigrants, followed by other states such as Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Iowa.
Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism center at Boston University under investigation, Chicago considers city run grocery stores and immigrants hit record levels in U.S. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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