May 20, 2022
Beat of the Week
(Honorable Mention)
Amid controversy, Black Lives co-founder gives rare interview
used years of source building and a reputation for fair and accurate reporting to land an interview with Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, who acknowledged that she and the organization had struggled to handle their sudden prominence â and $90 million in donations â in the wake of George Floydâs killing, though she denied allegations of improprieties.Cullors had not given any interview of this sort, though BLMâs purchase of a $6 million LA compound in 2020 has drawn scrutiny and heavy criticism. Morrisonâs interview was cited widely and picked up by outlets across the spectrum.Read more