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Boston, the northeastern U.S. city known for its history, culture and education, is once again in the headlines. This time it’s about Kevin Peterson Jr., A BLM activist, and his wife, who were charged with fraud.
Peterson, who led the Black Lives Matter movement in Boston, was arrested for allegedly obtaining funds for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund. Prosecutors accuse him and his wife of working with others to create fake documents and identities to illegally obtain funds.
The indictment of Peterson and his wife has caused a public stir and outrage, as they were perceived as moral pillars of the community. These developments raise some questions: Is it appropriate to look more critically at activists and their families? What are the ethical boundaries that activists should adhere to? And how will the court’s ruling affect the reputation of Peterson and BLM?
These questions are discussed in the following analysis to gain a better understanding of what recent events mean for the Black Lives Matter movement, the city of Boston, and society at large.

Background

Late last year, a Boston Black Lives Matter activist and his husband were charged with fraud. It is alleged that they collected donations worth more than $250.000 dollars and used much of it for personal expenses.
The charges against the couple caused an uproar in the local community, as the activist was one of the most prominent BLM activists in Boston. Many were surprised and disappointed by the charges.
The charges against the couple also highlight the need for transparency and verifiable accounting practices at nonprofits. It is important to ensure that donations actually go to the stated causes and are not used for personal gain.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of the world’s largest cruise companies, is not expected to benefit from the recently passed U.S. economic stimulus package.

The U.S. Congress has passed a $2 trillion package aimed at helping American businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Royal Caribbean will not qualify for rescue funds due to its registration in Liberia and ownership of foreign ships.

The Internet offers us numerous opportunities to expand our knowledge and skills. One of these opportunities is e-learning, which allows us to take courses and training online. It doesn’t matter if one is just starting out in a particular field or has prior knowledge – everyone can benefit from e-learning!

However, getting started with e-learning can present some questions and challenges. Which course to choose? How does e-learning work in the first place? And how can you be sure you understand what you’re learning?