Flores' lawyers say unsealed Raiders search report relied on racial stereotypes
Lawyers for coach Brian Flores say a newly unsealed Korn Ferry report prepared for the Raiders' 2024 coaching search contains racial stereotypes and is retaliation for his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.
A recruiting report on Brian Flores, prepared by Korn Ferry for the Las Vegas Raiders' 2024 coaching search, was made public on Tuesday. Flores' lawyers say it contains racial stereotypes and amounts to unlawful retaliation for his lawsuit against the NFL.
The Guardian, citing a copy obtained by the Associated Press, reports that the report lists six strengths and seven weaknesses. The lawyers say it shows the league still relies on racial stereotypes in hiring.
Fox News reports that one of Flores' lawyers said the memo portrayed him as an "angry Black man." Fox also reports the memo contains harsh criticisms of Flores. The Guardian's headline uses the phrase "chip on his shoulder" in connection with the report.
Flores sued the NFL in 2022, alleging discriminatory hiring.
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- Fox NewsBrian Flores' lawyer says memo to Raiders before team's coaching search portrayed client as 'angry Black man'Tue, Oct 13, 5:46 PM EDT
- The Guardian‘Chip on his shoulder’: Brian Flores lawyers condemn racial stereotypes in NFL coaching reportTue, Oct 13, 7:39 PM EDT
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