Strong City Baltimore had “the best of intentions” and maintained “the highest integrity” when managing millions of dollars aimed at improving the lives of poor Black families in Baltimore, says its former CEO.

In her first remarks since discontent with Strong City was brought to light by The Brew, Karen D. Stokes said the nonprofit sought “to use our privilege as a white-led organization to support black-led initiatives.”

Last month, 19 mostly Black-led groups that entrusted their money to Strong City charged that it has “locked up” their funds, not paid vendors, ignored their calls and emails, and failed to produce promised financial statements.

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