Ben Jealous victim of racism at Sierra Club, allies say

Ben Jealous victim of racism at Sierra Club, allies say

The Sierra Club, in a move reflecting tension at the influential grassroots environmental organization, has sidelined its executive director, Benjamin Jealous, as controversy has ensued over his tenure there. However, several people defending him say that he is the victim of unfair treatment, untenable expectations, and racial discrimination as he has tried to steer the group out of a scandal involving its previous leader. “We have worked with B…