Nykia Wright departs as Sun-Times CEO
She joined the paper in 2017, leading it through new digital efforts and its conversion to nonprofit status as part of Chicago Public Media.
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She joined the paper in 2017, leading it through new digital efforts and its conversion to nonprofit status as part of Chicago Public Media.
The move comes just a day before the one-year anniversary of Chicago Public Media's acquisition of the newspaper.
The announcement Monday follows a leave of absence by Wright this month that generated speculation of her impending departure.
The YWCA honors Nykia Wright of the Chicago Sun-Times, Natalie Moore of WBEZ and Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health for their efforts to empower women, fight racism, build community.
"It’s a bold move: Reporting the news is expensive...But we know it’s the right thing to do."