Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King faced scrutiny from his own volunteers and supporters over the weekend as his activist group, Justice Together, came under fire for its finances.
King has fended off questions regarding his personal fundraising efforts for black activists and family members of those killed during altercations with police as well as the fundraising for Justice Together — an organization that seeks to end police brutality through policy positions. King is seemingly attempting to salvage his organization and its reputation as he announced a “course correction” for the group.
One such former volunteer, Crystal, voiced her frustrations regarding the lack of leadership of the organization on Twitter. Crystal, author of Crystal Clear Perspective blog, said she volunteered as a state director and criticized King for becoming “defensive” and “passive aggressive” when asked about the group’s finances.
“My main concern is that many people donated to #JusticeTogether under the guise that we were pursuing justice in a nationwide coalition,” she said in one tweet. “I no longer believe in [King's] integrity as an Executive Director, and I have little faith that #JusticeTogether will continue.”
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