Reddit co-founder quits board, seeks black candidate

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Published 07 Jun 2020

Tennis superstar Serena Williams' husband and co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, has quit from his position from the company, urging the board to fill his position with a Black member.

"I co-founded @reddit 15 years ago to help people find community and a sense of belonging. It is long overdue to do the right thing. I'm...

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Reddit co-founder quits board, seeks black candidate

Reddit co-founder quits board, seeks black candidate

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