According to the New York Times and ProPublica, prominent members of the Horatio Alger Association, an exclusive circle of wealthy business elites, have for decades bestowed lavish undisclosed gifts upon Clarence Thomas, who in turn has given the group rare access to the Supreme Court building, including personally hosting its annual new member induction ceremony at the Court each year. The Alger Association has publicly promoted the Thomas-hosted Supreme Court ceremony in its fundraising materials, an act “frowned upon by Court officials.” Clarence Thomas has received multiple awards from the Association and is listed as a member, “Class of 1992,” on their website.
According to the New York Times and ProPublica, prominent members of the Horatio Alger Association, an exclusive circle of wealthy business elites, have for decades bestowed lavish undisclosed gifts upon Thomas, who in turn has given the group rare access to the Supreme Court building, including personally hosting its annual new member induction ceremony at the Court each year. The Alger Association has publicly promoted the Thomas-hosted Supreme Court ceremony in its fundraising materials, an act “frowned upon by Court officials.” Clarence Thomas has received multiple awards from the Association and is listed as a member, “Class of 1992,” on their website.
