Walmart will stop selling this controversial state indicator in its stores
The largest retailer in the world stated that the elimination of this state flag is what they "believe it's the right thing to do."
It's been more than a month than the murder ofGeorge FloydgeneratesBlack lives import protests Across the country. And these protests at the national level havemajor changes inspired, including a larger cultural calculation that ledBrands to change their logos andStates to change their names. Now Walmart also makes a change. The largest retailer in the world has announced that it will beDo not wear the Mississippi flag in its stores-Due to the confederated flag that is part of its design, CNN reports.
The main steps are taken across the country to eliminate the confederate images of public spaces, including major confederal statues and monuments and prohibit the confederate flag at Nascar races. Walmart's decision follows a 2015 decision of the company to stop selling the Confederate flagResponse to racial motivated mass murder Black congratulations to Charleston, South Carolina.
"We believe it's the right thing to do and it's consistent withWalmart's position for not selling goods with the Confederate flag Shops and online sites, as part of our commitment to provide welcoming and inclusive experience for all our customers in the communities we serve, "said a spokesman for the company, according to CNN.
Walmart is not the only entity choosing to take a position against the flag of the state of Mississippi, either. The State University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi decided to stop hoisting thecontroversial bannerand cities around the state like Gulfport havestopped flying Above municipal buildings. There are even growing demands for state legislators toRedesigns the flag down, according toTHe New York Times.
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Nor is it the only incident of this month to force Walmart to act against the products they sell. Earlier this week, customersasked the lifting of a "all life of matter" shirt It was for sale on Walmart Canada's website. "This article is sold and shipped by a third-party vendor and is being considered:"Walmart Canada said to Reuters. And for other means, the largest retailer of America evolves things in the middle of the BLM movement, checkWalmart finally stops locking this product after years.
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