Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Resigns From Board of Directors

The company will honor his wishes to fill his seat with a Black candidate

Photo of Alexis Ohanian and a Reddit illustration
Alexis Ohanian is donating $1 million to Know Your Rights Camp. Getty Images, Reddit

By David Cohen

June 5, 2020

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the platform’s board of directors today and urged the company to fill his seat with a Black candidate.

David Cohen
david.cohen@adweek.com David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily.
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