25 Weakass Corporate Statements Made by Brands that are Too Chickenshit to say “Black Lives Matter”
2 min readJun 3, 2020
- Madden Sports: “It’s G̶a̶m̶e̶ Time”
- Bratz dolls: “Our hearts break for George Floyd and the black community. Bratz has always been about diversity and inclusivity.”
- WNBA: “Bigger Than Ball”
- Old Navy: “at old navy, we believe that everyone is family, that we are better together, that we all belong.”
- Sephora: “In these times, I am reminded that we still have a lot of work to do. But we will do our part…”
- Wicked the Musical: “When we defy hate, we defy gravity”
- YouTube: “We stand in solidarity against racism and violence.”
- La Mer: “We stand with the Black community as allies, friends and family.”
- LAFC: “We will continue to support and promote equality”
- NFL: “There remains an urgent need for action.”
- Spotify: “We stand with the Black community”
- Lululemon: “This matters. So we’re speaking up.”
- Google: “We stand in support for racial equality, and all those who search for it.”
- PureBarre Baltimore: “This Matters. It’s time for us to speak up.”
- Under Armour: “We stand for equality.”
- Facebook: “We stand with the Black community”
- Nike: For once, Don’t Do It. Don’t pretend there’s not a problem in America. Don’t turn your back on racism. … Let’s all be part of the change. #UntilWeAllWin
- Pandora: “We stand against racism.”
- Apple Music: “We stand in solidarity with Black communities everywhere.”
- Star Wars/Disney/Marvel: “We stand for inclusion. We stand with our fellow Black employees, storytellers, creators, and the entire Black community.”
- Hulu: “We support Black lives. Today, and every day. You are seen. You are heard. And we are with you.”
- The Dallas Mavericks: “Rebounding takes a team effort and we will rebound together.”
- Tieks: “Our hearts ache for the pain and suffering the Black community has experienced for far too long and the senseless tragedies that have stolen far too many lives. … Together we will light the flame that will drive out the darkness and show us the way forward.”
- Hydroflask: [photo of a Black man with his daughter playing a guitar]
25. Adidas: “R̶a̶c̶i̶s̶m̶”