(CNN) -- Sometimes the hardest thing is to say "no" to a friend. All the more reason to applaud the bravery of Lee Saunders and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. A few months ago, the United Negro College Fund accepted a $25 million grant from Charles and David Koch to support scholarships for minority students. It raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, everyone -- including me -- reveres the college fund. Its contribution to the cause of equal opportunity is legendary. But few people still alive have done more to promote policies that hurt African-Americans than the Koch brothers.
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The United Negro College Fund accepted $25 million from Koch brothers to use for scholarships
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Van Jones: Koch brothers fund, promote policies destructive to African-Americans
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Union that worked with United Negro College Fund decided to break ties as a result
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Jones agrees with union, says college fund chief going to Koch retreat was wrong
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