Less than a week after the controversial TheSockObama drama, we have another racist item on our hands.
It took a while for the cuddly sock monkey before it was deemed racist and the makers decided to discontinue it. However, this new pin is so obviously racist, I wonder how it even got made in the first place.
Not only was the "If Obama is President will we still call it the White House" made, it was being sold at a recent Republican state convention. The ignorant pin was sold at a booth hosted by Republicanmarket.
While it's very common to attack political opponents, this pin crosses all red lines. It is not even vague or ambiguous. The message is a blatantly clear mockery of people of color. Whoever participated in the making of this hateful item should be very ashamed of themselves.
Racist Political Pins
Republican Pin Crosses The Line
Trend Themes
1. Racist Political Merchandise - Opportunity for companies to create more inclusive and diverse political merchandise items.
2. Cancel Culture's Impact on Manufacturing - Manufacturers need to stay aware of current events and public sentiment to avoid producing controversial items like the Republican pin.
3. Partisan Political Division - The divisive pin highlights the need for political parties to find common ground and work towards unity.
Industry Implications
1. Political Campaign Merchandise - Campaign merchandise companies should create guidelines and review processes to prevent the production of divisive and discriminatory items.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturers should prioritize diversity and inclusion by involving employees from different backgrounds in the production process.
3. Political Parties - Parties should hold their members to a higher standard and denounce any discriminatory language or actions that could harm their credibility and reputation.