Prada Facing Backlash After Accusation That They Used Blackface
SMH: Prada Scrambling To Remove “Sambo” Like Monkey Trinkets From Website & Store Fronts After Social Media Backlash
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Prada Accused Of Using Blackface Imagery In New Campaign
According to USA Today, Prada will reportedly pull an animal charm and related products from its line after criticism that the trinket used blackface.
A woman by the name of Chinyere Ezie, a staff attorney for the Center for Constitutional Rights, called attention to the design in a Facebook post.
Ezie included images of Otto from the Pradamalia collection. The character is on charms that are placed on bags, cardholders, phone cases, key chains, necklaces, T-shirts and other items reportedly shown on Prada’s website.
Ezie encouraged people to use “#StopBlackface #BoycottPrada #EndRacismNow” and share her post. People on Twitter called the brand out.
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