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AFL Seeks EEOC Probe of Penguin Random House's DEI Practices

12/17/2025

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America First Legal (AFL) has requested an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) into Penguin Random House (PRH) for alleged unlawful employment practices based on race and sex.
AFL claims that PRH's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) framework discriminates against white men, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The request cites PRH's public DEI materials and workforce demographics as evidence of discrimination, and AFL seeks enforcement action if violations are confirmed.
The investigation will focus exclusively on PRH's employment practices, not its published content.

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America First Legal (AFL) has requested an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) into Penguin Random House (PRH) for alleged unlawful employment practices based on race and sex.
AFL claims that PRH's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) framework discriminates against white men, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The request cites PRH's public DEI materials and workforce demographics as evidence of discrimination, and AFL seeks enforcement action if violations are confirmed.
The investigation will focus exclusively on PRH's employment practices, not its published content.