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A Newfields job posting in February included language that the ideal candidate "attract a more diverse audience, while maintaining the museum’s traditional, core white audience." That was met with public accusations of elitism and racism.
Within days, Newfields's president resigned and leadership publicly admitted errors and vowed to implement change. Then Darrianne Christian was elected as the new chair of the organization's board of trustees. She is the first Black woman to lead the board.
WFYI’s Terri Dee spoke with Christian about the organization's response to the outrage and her vision that Newfields become known to be a welcoming place for all visitors.