Wintour acknowledged that Vogue has a history of making "hurtful" decisions in an email to staff. "I want to say plainly that I know Vogue has not found enough ways

Wintour acknowledged that Vogue has a history of making "hurtful" decisions in an email to staff. "I want to say plainly that I know Vogue has not found enough ways to elevate and give space to Black editors, writers, photographers, designers and other creators," she admitted. 

Additionally, Condé Nast, the media company that owns Vogue,Bon Appètit and which Wintour is the artistic director for, told E! News in a statement, "As a global media company, Condé Nast is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and harassment in any forms. Consistent with that, we go to great lengths to ensure that employees are paid fairly, in accordance with their roles and experience, across the entire company. We take the well-being of our employees seriously and prioritize a people-first approach to our culture."