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- Four Dynasties — The Machine Behind the School Four interlocking Detroit political dynasties converge on Brian Banks' charter school enterprise: Stallworth (BCF/drug money laundering), Sabree (judicial capture/tax foreclosures), Kilpatrick (RICO/dark money/PR), and Banks/Flenory (BMF/drug trafficking). Each dynasty contributed a different structural component to the machine.
- Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan — Reunion of Felons The Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan, founded by Alma Stallworth: stated mission 'to decrease usage of drugs and alcohol among youth.' Board roster included Brian Banks (9 felony convictions), Keith Stallworth (federal money laundering), Virgil Smith (felony assault), and Bert Johnson (bribery). All convicted felons.
- The Kilpatrick Dynasty — Next Generation Playbook Banks explicitly aligned himself with the Kilpatrick political dynasty. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Kwame's mother, former Congresswoman) was an honorary host at Banks' 2023 CBC party. Karen Dumas (Kwame's comms chief) promotes Banks' schools. Kenneth Daniels (Kwame appointee, convicted drug money structurer) runs dark money backing Banks' board members. The pattern: convicted officials protecting convicted officials.
- Keith 'K.B.' Stallworth — Federal Money Laundering Former Michigan State Rep and Wayne County Commissioner Keith Stallworth pleaded guilty in 2003 to federal money laundering through a Detroit strip club. Charged alongside 13 co-conspirators. Brother of Thomas Stallworth III. Managing Director of the Black Caucus Foundation.