White male editor suing NY Times over claim he was denied promotion in favor of black woman revealed
A white male editor is suing the New York Times, claiming he was denied a promotion in favor of a black woman to meet diversity goals. The lawsuit identifies key figures involved in the hiring process and alleges that the editor, Bryant Rousseau, was more qualified than the selected candidate, Monica Burton. The Times has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that Burton was the most qualified candidate for the position.
- ▪Bryant Rousseau claims he was passed over for a promotion due to his race and sex.
- ▪Monica Burton, who was hired for the deputy real-estate editor position, is alleged to have less relevant experience than Rousseau.
- ▪The lawsuit suggests that the Times' diversity goals influenced the hiring decisions.
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Media White male editor suing NY Times over claim he was denied promotion in favor of black woman revealed By Ariel Zilber Published May 18, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A bombshell court filing in the federal discrimination case against the New York Times has publicly identified the newsroom figures at the center of the explosive DEI lawsuit — including the white male editor who claims he was denied a promotion because of his race and sex.
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