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Refinery29 Top Editor Christene Barberich Steps Down After Backlash Over Lack of Diversity, ‘Racist Aggressions’

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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAfter criticism over Refinery29’s lack of racial diversity and allegations of racial discrimination, Christene Barberich, co-founder and global editor-in-chief of the women-focused media brand, announced that she is stepping down from the EIC role.Refinery29 is part of Vice Media Group, which acquired the digital-media company last fall.

Barberich’s move to relinquish the top editorial role came after “many women of color” last week came forward to “thoughtfully share their experiences of racist aggressions at @Refinery29,” the R29 Union tweeted on June 5.

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