Summary
Walmart removed a T-shirt from its online marketplace after critics saw it as offensive. The T-shirt showed a white hand above a Black clenched fist with the phrase "paper beats rock," leading to backlash. Walmart cut ties with the third-party seller and emphasized its policy against prohibited or offensive products.
Key Facts
- Walmart took down a T-shirt from its website that was criticized for its imagery.
- The T-shirt featured a white open hand above a Black clenched fist with the words "paper beats rock."
- Some critics believed the design symbolized racial dominance and was offensive.
- A social media post highlighting the T-shirt gained significant attention, leading to widespread backlash.
- Walmart stated that the product was listed by a third-party seller and was removed for violating their policies.
- As a result, Walmart terminated its relationship with the seller responsible for the T-shirt.
- Walmart reiterated its commitment to maintaining customer trust and platform integrity.
