Ex-Facebook Manager Alleges Racist Practices

Mark Luckie, a former Facebook Strategic Partner Manager for Global Influencers, published an internal memo criticizing Facebook’s treatment of Black employees and Black users. The document claims Black user accounts are more often deactivated or blocked without explanation than those of white users and highlights a broader lack of diversity within the company, noting more diversity in keynote slides than among presenting teams. Luckie argues resources are concentrated on privileged addresses and underrepresented groups are neglected. He recounts anecdotes of Black employees being told, 'I didn’t know Black people worked at Facebook,' and notes Black staff are frequently asked to contribute to race-related topics. He calls for greater Black representation, enhanced internal cultural competencies, anonymous reporting channels, more focus groups with underrepresented communities, and studies from diverse sources. Facebook responded via spokesperson Anthony Harrison, stating ongoing efforts to broaden perspectives and maintain an inclusive company culture.