Earlier this morning I tendered my resignation from Bleacher Report effective immediately after 5 years at the company. Specifically, I cited an obvious crisis of leadership that was never more visible than it was in the past 6 weeks.

I don't know that my departure and the leadership change were related. My intent was not that.

My intent was to disassociate myself from a company that has undervalued thoughtful, forward-thinking black employees for quite some time - particularly those in leadership.

I played a role alongside many brilliant black people (too many to name) in helping re-shape the B/R brand. I, like many well-intentioned black employees, believed that brand-defining, industry-shifting work would be rewarded, valued, and championed.

I feel strong in my decision and am looking forward to beginning my next chapter in a place that is accountable, inclusive, and doesn't tout 'diversity of thought' as the only means of diversity.

To my brilliant black folks still in the building, I'm still a text message away and will do whatever I can to advocate for ya'll. Love ya'll.

-BG