Reference no: EM131702641

Question: Since his childhood, Dennis Walters, a white man, had dreamed of becoming director of the Atlanta Cyclorama, a gigantic display depicting a famous Civil War battle. Before ever applying for this position, Walters gained experience in historical preservation with the Georgia Historical Commission and the North Carolina Museum of History. Despite this experience, every time he applied for the post (which became available in 1996), he was rejected. First, an African American female who had been a campaign aide to Atlanta's mayor was selected. When she left the job a year later, Walters reapplied. He was judged qualified, but when an African American applicant was ruled unqualified, the position was reannounced rather than being offered to Walters or any other white candidate. Next, an African-American male was hired. When he was fired a short time later, Walters again applied. This time a white female was hired. Walters filed a race discrimination charge with the EEOC. Was Walters a victim of race discrimination? Does it matter whether the white female who ultimately got the job was better qualified than Walters? If Walters wins, what remedy should he receive? See Walters v. City of Atlanta [803 F.2d 1135 (11th Cir. 1986)].