Dean Baquet has been named executive editor of The New York Times, becoming the first African American to hold the position. He will replace Jill Abramson. From Nola.com: Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. made the surprise announcement to editors and reporters Wednesday afternoon. The company didn’t give a reason for the change, according to The Associated Press. In his announcement, Sulzberger … Continue reading Dean Baquet becomes The New York Times’ first African-American executive editor