Heinz faces backlash over racially insensitive advertisements
Heinz has recently found itself in hot water after the release of two advertisements that many have deemed racially offensive. The controversy began when Nels Abbey, a Black writer for the Guardian, called attention to a billboard he encountered at a London train station. The ad depicted a wedding scene featuring a Black bride and a white groom, but notably lacked a Black father figure, leading Abbey to tweet, “Believe it or not, Black girls have Dads too.” This post sparked outrage toward the ad, as it perpetuated the stereotype of absent Black fathers.
Emma Thompson and Annie Lennox back campaign against political violence and unrest in Nigeria
Dame Emma Thompson and Annie Lennox are among the big names calling on UK ministers to hold Nigeria’s government to account over escalating violence and unrest in its northern region.Actor Kate Henshaw, politicians Simon Woolley and Sayeeda Warsi, writer Nels Abbey, campaigner Femi Oluwole, and activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu have launched the ‘Stop Nigeria Genocide’ campaign in response to ongoing violence driven by factors including religiously motivated ideology and political and economic unrest.This comes as Nigeria marked its 64th anniversary of independence from Britain on Tuesday – the same day the campaign was unveiled.A statement from the campaign group...
Heinz Apologizes For Racist Ad After Receiving Social Media Backlash
Heinz responded to the backlash over a billboard that critics said reinforced racist stereotypes. Heinz has apologized for an advertisement it had displayed in London subway stations featuring a Black family that was deemed racist. The U.S. manufacturer recently launched a campaign promoting family-sized pasta sauces. The ad, seen at...