American Eagle has followed the tradition of Abercrombie and Ftitch in the creation of culturally offensive (not just insensitive) clothing. American Eagle Outfitters have launched a set of clothing that pictures the Hindu Lord Ganesh as the logo for the “Dehli-cious” Peanut Company. The American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) have launched a campaign in response. Go the site and check out how you can help stop the tokenism of communities of color!
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