Opinion: Annenberg’s Philanthropy Doesn’t Redeem Him
May 23, 2006
Despite having donated billions of dollars, Walter H. Annenberg’s giving cannot whitewash his unethical behavior as a media mogul, says Jack Shafer, a columnist for the online magazine Slate. Mr. Annenberg died in 2002 and left $1-billion to his foundation.
Read The Chronicle’s story about Mr. Annenberg’s bequest and an article about the mixed results of his $500-million gift to improve public education. (A paid subscription is required to view the Chronicle articles.)
