Thread by @EveryVoiceNC

Foundation which awards multi-million dollar grants reminds #UNC it seeks "integrity, honesty, and sound judgement of those with whom we work" and asks for assurances that Nikole Hannah-Jones “is being treated fairly and equitably in decisions regarding her appointment."

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https://twitter.com/NCPolicyWatch/status/1400568795576602625

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has given over $131 million in grants to UNC since 1972. In the last two years alone, the foundation has given UNC more than $9 million.

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pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2021/06/03/maj…

“To honor our commitment to ethical conduct and practices, we ask that the UNC Board help us understand the steps it is taking to ensure that Ms. Hannah-Jones is treated fairly and equitably in decisions regarding her appointment,” letter from RWJF to UNC says.

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“We are also seeking assurance that the board of UNC, as part of its fiduciary and oversight responsibilities, is actively engaged in monitoring policies and procedures to ensure that UNC’s workplace is nondiscriminatory and respectful.”

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"We strongly encourage the Board of Trustees to support the appointment of Ms. Hannah-Jones with full tenure privileges.

We look forward to receiving your response."

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I would note that this kind of letter is ignored at the recipient's peril. It's not quite like getting a black hand letter from the mob, but it's certainly letting UNC know there may be serious consequences if they persist with their current course of action. 6/6

I am not familiar with RWJF's thinking, but I imagine an entity concerned about UNC BOG's execution of fiduciary duties would also be looking into the #SilentSham scandal.

silentsham.com