"Latraviette Smith-Wilson and Charisma Deberry, who are both Black, allege in the suit that Horizon's public statements about being a "people-first" organization and an "agency of belonging" where "DEI is in our DNA" were contradicted by their experiences."
"The lawsuit names top Horizon executives - including its CEO, president, and HR chief - alleging they subjected both plaintiffs to a hostile work environment "marked by race and gender bias, racially coded critique, performative support, and disparate treatment.""
""We maintain the highest standards and stand firmly in our values and our people. We are focused on serving our clients and continuing to be one of the best places to work in the industry," the statement said."
Two Black employees at Horizon Media filed a discrimination lawsuit alleging the agency fostered systemic race- and gender-based discrimination. The plaintiffs are Latraviette Smith-Wilson, a former chief marketing and equity officer who was fired earlier this year, and Charisma Deberry, a current communications lead. The suit names top executives including the CEO, president, and HR chief, and alleges a hostile work environment marked by bias, racially coded critique, performative support, and disparate treatment. Horizon Media said it rejected the allegations and is prepared to vigorously defend itself. The filing comes as many corporate DEI initiatives have been scaled back since the post-George Floyd racial reckoning.
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