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Frustrated Black Staffers Deserting Biden White House in a Move Dubbed ‘Blaxit’
“The exodus has raised concerns among outside observers who push for the diversification of government ranks.”
June 3, 2022 at 03:00pm
Like all Democrats, the Biden administration puts on a big show to demonstrate their commitment to diversity. Yet many black staffers are leaving the Biden administration that some have dubbed the move “Blaxit.”
They claim they’re not being listened to or provided opportunities for advancement.
We mentioned this in a recent post about the many woes of the Biden White House.
Daniel Lippman reports at Politico:
Biden sees exodus of Black staffers and some frustration among those who remain
At least 21 Black staffers have left the White House since late last year or are planning to leave soon. Some of those who remain say it’s no wonder why: They describe a work environment with little support from their superiors and fewer chances for promotion.
The departures have been so pronounced that, according to one current and one former White House official, some Black aides have adopted a term for them: “Blaxit.”….
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/06/frustrated-black-staffers-deserting-biden-white-house-in-a-move-dubbed-blaxit/