Thread by @brian_lenney

RE: Boise State, Ibram Kendi, and... RECEIPTS

@BoiseState had Ibram Kendi speak at their 2023 MLK Living Legacy Celebration. He's thought by many to be one of the most divisive, racist people on the planet.

But... who paid for it?

1/ #idpol #idleg #idedu

I emailed BSU and they told me this:

"Monday’s keynote address by Dr. Ibram Kendi at the 2023 MLK Living Legacy Celebration was organized, planned, funded and executed by students. No appropriated dollars were used for the event."

2/ #idpol #idleg #idedu

When I asked who paid for it specifically they said:

"The fee was $25k plus $2,500 for travel expenses, paid from student fees and not appropriated funds."

Now I have the contract btwn "Boise State University" & Kendi's agency, it appears to be illegal

3/ #idpol #idleg #idedu

Here's why:

BSU is legally prohibited from spending money on things plainly laid out in section 33-138, Idaho Code.
legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/…

4/ #idpol #idleg #idedu

What is prohibited you ask? Here's the list:
legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/…

5/ #idpol #idleg #idedu

Based on my understanding of the Idaho code, it appears an investigation is in order. BSU has got away with this type of thing for far too long.

#idpol #idleg #idedu