National Book Awards branded ‘DEI checklist’ by NY Times columnist for streak of minority winners: ‘Bald politicization’
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens criticized the National Book Awards, labeling the recent streak of minority winners a 'DEI checklist.' He questioned whether the foundation is prioritizing literary quality or political agendas.
Those overwhelming recipients prompted New York Times columnist Bret Stephens to brand the awards a "DEI checklist" Tuesday, and to question whether the National Book Foundation was really interested in selection America's best books or just pandering to "bald politicization."
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