The Country watched as a donor’s sway and influence resulted in Nikole Hannah-Jones leaving UNC for a position at Howard. What can this example tell us about donor power in 2021? Brittny and Nia talk about donor power and leverage – whether used for good or evil.
Resources
- NPR: ‘UNC Journalism School Tried to Give Nicole Hannah-Jones Tenure. A Top Donor Objected.”
- AP:”Philanthropies eagerly back journalist Hannah-Jones“
- The Texas Tribune: “Colt McCoy joined forces with rich UT-Austin alumni to help pressure university to keep “The Eyes of Texas,” latest emails show”
- CEP: “Re-Evaluating the Consultant’s Role in Social Change“
