In May 2021, she announced that her successors would be Makani Themba, chief strategist at Higher Ground Change Strategies, and Monifa Bandele, chief operating officer at Time’s Up Foundation.
But just a few months ago, in September, Themba and Bandele released a curious statement: Neither of them had ever assumed the role. They had not been able to “come to an agreement with the acting leadership council” and had ultimately declined the position.
There was an oddly worded statement by the folks who turned down the job....that the money issue just laid there with the departing ‘boss’ wanting them to bless her departure. They all refused to participate.
Somewhere out there....there’s probably $100 million in some Bahamas account.