Alexis Ohanian Steps Down From Reddit Board, Asks for His Seat to Be Filled With Black Candidate
Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from Reddit after cofounding the company 15 years ago, calling for a black candidate to take his place.“15 years ago, I cofounded Reddit as a place for people to find community and a sense of belonging,” Ohanian, 37, said via an Instagram video on Friday, June 5. “It is long overdue to do the right thing.”The New York native, who shares 2-year-old daughter, Olympia, with wife Serena Williams, said his decision to step back and call for action amid the fight for equality among races is due to a variety of reasons.