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Mellow Pages’ 50k ExxonMobil “Prank” [Updated]

This morning we informed you of a seemingly heroic decision by Bushwick's beloved library, Mellow Pages, to reject a supposed $50,000 donation from ExxonMobile

Mellow Pages’ 50k ExxonMobil “Prank” [Updated]

Mellow Pages’ 50k ExxonMobil “Prank” [Updated]

This morning we informed you of a seemingly heroic decision by Bushwick's beloved library, Mellow Pages, to reject a supposed $50,000 donation from ExxonMobile

Mellow Pages’ 50k ExxonMobil “Prank” [Updated]

This morning we informed you of a seemingly heroic decision by Bushwick’s beloved library, Mellow Pages, to reject a supposed $50,000 donation from ExxonMobile. In October 2013, Mellow Pages announced an Ingie Gogo campaign, soliciting donations from their supporters to raise $20,000 to run the library. However, Jacob Perkins and Matt Nelson, the founders of the library, were only able to raise a little over $5,000, which they fully received. Nine days ago, the library members received an email from the founders, in which they informed them that they have received a $50,000 donation offer from ExxonMobil. Considering the corporation’s reputation, Mellow Pages asked for the advice of their members. They later wrote on Fanzine:

Some weeks ago a strange email appeared in our inbox. The nature of the email, unlikely as it was, seemed positive, honest and well-intentioned. A genuine opportunity. The only problem…

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