Thursday, June 2, 2011

Naomi Campbell Livid With Cadbury Ad She Views As Racist

Image taken from independent.co.uk

Naomi Campbell is extremely upset with Cadbury's new ad campaign. The ad says: “Move over Naomi- there’s a new diva in town” which the supermodel is taking as a racial slur towards her and all black women.

The supermodel released a statement via The Independent on Sunday May 29th stating, "I am shocked. It's upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me, but for all black women and black people. I do not find any humor in this. It is insulting and hurtful."

Campbell’s mother, Valerie Morris, is standing by her daughter, also describing her unhappiness to The Independent, "I'm deeply upset by this racist advert. Do these people think they can insult black people and we just take it? This is the 21st century, not the 1950s. Shame on Cadbury."

Since the uproar, Cadbury has pulled the ad and apologized to anyone who has been offended.

Do you think an apology is enough? 

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