NEW YORK (AP) — The White House’s chief diversity and inclusion officer is departing the White House after three years in the position. Michael Leach served as the first ever diversity officer in a presidential administration and led efforts to build the most racially diverse and women-majority White House staff in history. Leach’s departure from President Joe Biden's White House comes at a moment of backlash against diversity and inclusion efforts in government, education and business. The White House has not immediately replaced Leach in his position but has launched a job search for the role. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Persons: White, Michael Leach, Joe Biden's, Leach Organizations: White House, Associated Press