Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Controversy

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Why did Alexi McCammond's appointment as editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue spark outrage?

Due to her lack of experience in the field of journalism

Because of her anti-Asian and homophobic tweets from a decade ago (correct)

As a result of her Age

Due to her decision to lead the magazine in a new direction

What was Alexi McCammond's original goal as a journalist?

To help lift up the stories and voices of our most vulnerable communities (correct)

To work for a popular magazine

To write about celebrities and pop culture

To become a famous journalist

Who first reported the news of Alexi McCammond's exit from Teen Vogue?

Teen Vogue

The New York Times

The Daily Beast (correct)

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What did Alexi McCammond take full responsibility for?

The tweets she posted a decade ago Signup and view all the answers

What did Condé Nast's Chief People Officer, Stan Duncan, reveal about Alexi McCammond's tweets?

That she was straightforward and transparent about them during the interview process Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexi McCammond's racist tweets do?

They perpetuated stereotypes about Asian people and mocked their appearance Signup and view all the answers

When did Alexi McCammond's racist tweets first surface?

When she was working at Axios in 2019 Signup and view all the answers

Why did Alexi McCammond and Condé Nast decide to part ways?

Because her tweets overshadowed the work she did to highlight the issues she cared about Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the backlash against McCammond after her hiring announcement?

Her tweets resurfacing after the hiring announcement Signup and view all the answers

Who posted on Instagram calling attention to McCammond's old tweets?

Diana Tsui Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the backlash against McCammond's hiring?

Ulta Beauty paused an ad campaign with Teen Vogue Signup and view all the answers

When was McCammond supposed to formally start in her role?

March 24 Signup and view all the answers

Who tweeted their support for Teen Vogue's staffers?

Olivia Munn Signup and view all the answers

What did McCammond release to Teen Vogue staffers on March 8?

An apology Signup and view all the answers

Who did McCammond speak with after the backlash?

The Asian American Journalists Association Signup and view all the answers

What was Condé Nast's chief diversity and inclusion officer's title?

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alexi McCammond's Exit as Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue

Alexi McCammond exited as editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue before officially starting the role due to backlash over her decade-old anti-Asian and homophobic tweets.
McCammond tweeted that her past tweets overshadowed her work to highlight marginalized communities, leading to her decision to part ways with Condé Nast, the owner of Teen Vogue.

The Controversy Surrounding McCammond's Tweets

McCammond's tweets, which mocked the appearance of Asian people and perpetuated stereotypes, surfaced in 2019 when she worked at Axios, and she apologized for them at the time.
Despite being aware of the tweets, Condé Nast still hired McCammond, citing her apologies and commitment to elevating marginalized voices.

Backlash from Staff, Celebrities, and Brands

Teen Vogue staffers sent a letter to management expressing concerns over McCammond's hiring, with some publicly sharing their concerns on Twitter.
Actress Olivia Munn tweeted her support for the staffers, and Ulta Beauty paused an ad campaign with Teen Vogue.
Diet Prada, an Instagram account, recirculated the controversy, further fueling the backlash.

McCammond's Apologies and Commitment

McCammond apologized to Teen Vogue staffers, committing to amplify AAPI voices across platforms and build upon the title's inclusive work.
She also shared a lengthier apology note, reaffirming her commitment to the AAPI community and mentioning her conversation with the Asian American Journalists Association.

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Alexi McCammond is out as editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue due to controversy over her past tweets. Learn about the incident and its impact on the magazine.