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EEOC Sues NYT Over White Male Hiring Discrimination

6/9/2026

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EEOC sued The New York Times in the Southern District of New York, alleging discrimination against a white male employee.
The suit says the paper’s race-and-sex representation goals caused it to reject his 2025 deputy editor application.
Complaint cites Times’ 2021 “Call to Action” report aiming to boost Black and Latino staff while lowering white male share; spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha said newspaper rejects allegations and will defend itself vigorously.

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EEOC sued The New York Times in the Southern District of New York, alleging discrimination against a white male employee.
The suit says the paper’s race-and-sex representation goals caused it to reject his 2025 deputy editor application.
Complaint cites Times’ 2021 “Call to Action” report aiming to boost Black and Latino staff while lowering white male share; spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha said newspaper rejects allegations and will defend itself vigorously.