Alexandra Alter

New York Times publishing reporter

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In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs.

Book publishers tried to take DEI seriously. Then came layoffs

In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs.

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