Prof. Philip Jefferson

COMMENTARY

Why is Thom Tillis blocking a Black North Carolinian from the Federal Reserve’s leadership?

BY: - March 2, 2022

Earlier this past month, Senator Thom Tillis tweeted something that no one could disagree with. “During #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize the experiences and contributions of Black North Carolinians to our state.”  Those are easy words. But, the fact is, Senator Tillis blocked the historic appointment of a Black North Carolinian to the powerful Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in the same month.