A disturbing incident unfolded at the Black Lives Matter Resource Center in Waukegan, Illinois, captured on surveillance video and recently brought to light. The footage depicts Clyde McLemore, founder and executive director of the Lake County chapter, physically assaulting a female employee.
Police responded to a battery call at the center on January 12th, arriving to find a tense situation already underway. McLemore and Nyesha Hill, an employee, were both present and provided conflicting accounts of what transpired.
McLemore claimed Hill approached him requesting money and cigarettes while he was working. He stated the organization had no funds available, explaining that previously received grant money had been depleted.
Hill presented a drastically different narrative. She accused McLemore of mismanaging organization funds, alleging he was using Black Lives Matter money for purposes unrelated to the movement’s core mission. She asserted she was owed wages for her work.
According to Hill’s statement to police, she confronted McLemore, expressing her frustration that she was diligently working to keep the center operational while he focused on other matters. She felt her contributions were being overlooked and funds were being diverted.
The video evidence clearly shows a physical altercation between the two. Despite the assault, Hill expressed reluctance to pursue charges, stating she didn’t want to see a Black man incarcerated.
This incident raises serious questions about the internal operations and financial accountability within the Black Lives Matter Lake County chapter. The allegations of misused funds and the subsequent physical confrontation paint a troubling picture.
McLemore also holds a position on the Lake County Regional Board of School Trustees, adding another layer of scrutiny to the situation and prompting questions about his conduct in public office.
