That’s actually the rule. But in the rule they say “minority” instead of “African-American” but yep, you got that bout right. If he were white they would have, by rule, had to interview minority candidates.
Probably a good choice. Only time will tell.
Should be interesting to see who takes the vacancies at:
Seattle
Cleveland
Detroit
and possibly
Buffalo
Jax
KC
Washington
Dallas
Cincy
NY (J)