Over on Twitter, former Bon Appetit staff photographer Alex Lau said he "left BA for multiple reasons, but one of the main reasons was that white leadership refused to make changes that my BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) coworkers and I constantly pushed for." Social stance: Ben & Jerry's calls for the dismantling of 'culture of white supremacy' More: Here's why Wendy's is 'canceled' – as far as Twitter is concerned None of the people of color have been compensated," El-Waylly posted Monday on her Instagram story. In reality, only white editors are paid for their video appearances. "I've been pushed in front of video as a display of diversity. The allegations were given more credence when assistant editor at the BA Test Kitchen Sohla El-Waylly joined the calls for Rapoport to resign and claimed she was brought on to assist white editors with "significantly less experience" than her. The conversation then quickly turned to allegations that the Condé Nast brand pays white editors, but not people of color, for video appearances.
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The Instagram account is now deleted, but commentators were quick to point out the use of "brown face" for a costume, which, subsequently, highlighted a previously criticized issue of the Test Kitchen: diversity.Īn ode to Bon Appetit YouTube videos: The only TV that understands quarantine absurdityįox News: Network apologizes for TV graphic showing market reaction to violence against black men Rapoport came under fire early Monday after a 2013 post resurfaced with him in a Bronx baseball cap, a Yankees shirt and a platinum chain with the caption "#TBT me and my papi #boricua" from user simoneshubuck. The staff has been working hard to evolve the brand in a positive, more diverse direction. And ultimately, it's been at the expense of Bon Appétit and its staff, as well as our readers. From an extremely ill conceived Halloween costume 16 years ago to my blind spots as an editor, I've not championed an inclusive vision.
I am stepping down as editor in chief of Bon Appétit to reflect on the work that I need to do as a human being and to allow Bon Appétit to get to a better place. He made the announcement on Instagram saying:
With more than 6 million subscribers and a cult-like following, the Test Kitchen has become a staple for amateur chefs and those who just like to relax while watching Claire Saffitz make complicated recipes, alike.īut Monday was anything but relaxing for Bon Appétit's editor in chief, Adam Rapoport, who resigned for his post. If you're not familiar with the Condé Nast's monthly food and entertaining magazine Bon Appétit, you've probably seen one of its BA Test Kitchen videos on YouTube. Watch Video: Bon Appétit editor in chief Adam Rapoport has resigned
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