Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and Selena Williams' husband, announced on Friday that he would retire from the platform's board of directors to make way for a man of color.
"I resigned as a member of the Reddit board and urged them to put a colored person in my place. I will use my profits to serve the African-American community and, above all, to curb race-based hatred. ?
On Twitter, Serena Williams said she "greatly appreciates her husband's gesture" and is proud of him.
"Having diversity is important for any board. So proud of you Alexis. I know Olympia will be proud. "
Alexis Ohanian had a net worth of $ 70 million in 2019, according to Forbes. He and Serena got married in 2017 in New Orleans and have a daughter together, Alexis Olympia.
Source: ELLE
