Regardless of the outcome, it will serve as a reminder to many as the risks of not hiring a white male

It's on the mind of every owner or manager every time there is a hire. This candidate seems like a good fit, but do I really want to get sued if I need to fire them down the road? Eh... maybe I'll go with the middle-aged white guy who won't ever sue me for wrongful termination, sexual discrimination or being called a cracker. 

Clearly the alleged behavior is not acceptable and should never have happened. I'm not sure that a million dollar payout is a win for anyone though.