The men's fashion label Fred Perry on Friday released a statement denouncing the far-right racist group Proud Boys and said it would stop making the black and yellow collared shirt that has become the … [Read more...] about Men’s Fashion Label ‘Fred Perry’ Denounces ‘Proud Boys’, Says It Will Stop Selling Shirt Adopted by Far-Right Racist Group
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‘Uncle Ben’s’ Drops Logo, Rebrands as ‘Ben’s Original’ to Shed ‘Overtones of Servitude’
"Uncle Ben's" is going to be rebranded as "Ben's Original" and its logo of a black man wearing a bowtie dropped, Mars Inc. announced on … [Read more...] about ‘Uncle Ben’s’ Drops Logo, Rebrands as ‘Ben’s Original’ to Shed ‘Overtones of Servitude’
Burger King and Ronald McDonald Kiss in ‘Love Conquers All’ Pride Ad Campaign
The Burger King and Ronald McDonald share a big smooch in a new "Love Conquers All" ad campaign posted around Finland and in Burger King restaurants during the country's annual Helsinki Pride … [Read more...] about Burger King and Ronald McDonald Kiss in ‘Love Conquers All’ Pride Ad Campaign
Trump Calls for Boycott of Ohio-Based Goodyear Tires Over MAGA Hat Ban
Donald Trump has called for a ban on Goodyear Tires because the company does not allow MAGA hats at work. Tweeted Trump: "Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES - They announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Get better … [Read more...] about Trump Calls for Boycott of Ohio-Based Goodyear Tires Over MAGA Hat Ban
Ivanka Trump Promotes Goya Beans, Violating Ethics Rules, Launching Memes
Ivanka Trump late on Tuesday night posed in a bizarre photo with a can of Goya beans, promoting the brand presumably because its CEO Robert Unanue praised Donald Trump at the White House last week, … [Read more...] about Ivanka Trump Promotes Goya Beans, Violating Ethics Rules, Launching Memes
Aunt Jemima Syrup to Be Rebranded Over Racial Stereotyping After ‘Black Lives Matter’ TikTok Video Takes Off: WATCH
Quaker Oats has announced that the Aunt Jemima brand of products, which includes syrup and waffle and pancake mixes, will be rebranded because it's based on a racial stereotype. NBC News reports: … [Read more...] about Aunt Jemima Syrup to Be Rebranded Over Racial Stereotyping After ‘Black Lives Matter’ TikTok Video Takes Off: WATCH
For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
For the first time ever, a gay couple has been featured in an advertisement airing on major channels in Poland, as well as Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania. The ad, for Durex condoms, … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
Moderna Vaccine Trial Shows Promise; COVID-19 Antibodies Produced in All 45 Participants; Trump Appointee’s Stock Value Surges $3.4 Million
A human COVID-19 vaccine trial by the biotech company Moderna has shown promising early results, it reported on Monday, producing antibodies in all 45 human participants. CNBC reports: "Each … [Read more...] about Moderna Vaccine Trial Shows Promise; COVID-19 Antibodies Produced in All 45 Participants; Trump Appointee’s Stock Value Surges $3.4 Million
Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for 7 Days, Fined for Defying Governor’s Orders to Stay Shut Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: WATCH
Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther was jailed for one week and fined $7,000 dollars for continuing to operate her business, Salon a La Mode, in defiance of the Texas governor's … [Read more...] about Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for 7 Days, Fined for Defying Governor’s Orders to Stay Shut Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: WATCH
Neiman Marcus to File for Bankruptcy Amid Coronavirus Losses: REPORT
Making it the first major retailer to go under amid the coronavirus crisis, Neiman Marcus is set to file for bankruptcy this week, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.. Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus to File for Bankruptcy Amid Coronavirus Losses: REPORT
