DAC: What’s Wrong, What’s Right: The Thin Line in Minnesota’s Fight for Justice

Welcome back to Da Urban Conservative. Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s been long overdue: what’s right and what’s wrong, and why, for some, the line between the two has become dangerously thin. We’re focusing on Minnesota—ground zero for a movement that the world watched unfold. But behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they seem.

First, let’s talk about the rise and fall of fake organizations. Minnesota became the epicenter for protests following the tragic death of George Floyd, and out of that pain came calls for justice. But while many marched for change, some organizations took advantage of that pain—most notably, groups like Black Lives Matter. Now, let’s be clear: the movement and the organization are two very different things. While people were in the streets demanding accountability, the organization’s leadership—some of whom never set foot in Minnesota—was cashing in.

Where did the millions go? We’ve heard stories of luxury homes, personal investments, and misuse of donations. What was supposed to uplift communities ended up doing the opposite. Meanwhile, on the ground here in Minnesota, people were left behind. Families are still grieving, and communities that were promised resources are still struggling. This is wrong.

But let’s not get it twisted—there are also groups that are doing the right thing. Organizations in Minnesota that are small, local, and underfunded have been doing the hard work for years. These are the ones in the trenches, day in and day out, working without the fanfare or the millions in donations. They don’t need the cameras; they just need change.

So why is it that the line between right and wrong is so thin? Why do people fall for fake organizations and false promises? It’s simple—because the desire for hope is so strong. People want to believe that someone, somewhere, has the answers, and these organizations know how to manipulate that hope.

The question we have to ask is this: how do we hold these organizations accountable while also staying focused on the real work that needs to be done? Because here’s the truth: when we waste energy chasing frauds, the real enemies—systemic racism, police brutality, and economic inequality—keep winning. And we can’t afford that. Not in Minnesota, not anywhere.

We’ve been fed lies and watched the co-opting of our pain. But we have the power to turn things around. It starts with recognizing who is in this fight for real and who’s just along for the ride.

This is Da Urban Conservative. Stay woke, stay vigilant, and always ask: who’s really in your Life and Why!!!