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Kimberly Bryant, founder of the nonprofit Black Girls Code, was removed as CEO in August 2022 after an eight month suspension. On August 11, Bryant filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful suspension and conflict of interest by board member Heather Hiles. According to Bryant, her job as a board member and chief executive was terminated one day after filing the lawsuit. Bryant believes her termination is a result of a hostile takeover initiated by Board Member Heather Hiles.
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Montressa L. Washington, PhD, Shenandoah University, Morgan Bryant Reeder, PhD, Saint Joseph’s University, Jennifer R. Madden, PhD, Linfield University