![]() “I didn’t think there was anything wrong with showing a display of Snoop,” Lewis said. On the other hand, one customer, Pam Lewis, said the display was “far from offensive,” per WSB-TV Channel 2. We need to be thirsty for knowledge.”Īccording to the report, multiple complaints were sent to Kroger regarding the display. We’re proud of the Tuskegee Airmen whose shoulders I stand on. “I just felt that it was offensive,” Johnnie Jones, a former president of the local NAACP told WSB-TV Channel 2. The sign, a blackboard with hand-written words, featured an image of a clenched fist and phrases like “Dream Like Martin,” “Write Like Maya,” “Say it loud, ‘I’m Black and I’m proud” and “Black Owned Products.” The Snoop Dogg display alone was not the issue for customers, but its pairing with a Black History Month sign. Beneath the cutout were bottles of 19 Crimes Wine and Black Girl Magic Wine. Īccording to WSB-TV Channel 2, customers of a Kroger in Peachtree City, Georgia, were met with a life-size cardboard cutout of “Gin and Juice” rapper Snoop Dogg promoting his 19 Crimes Cali Red Wine. Some customers say selling wine has nothing to do with celebrating Black History Month. I can toast to that.A grocery store promotional display for Snoop Dogg’s wine brand was taken down after customers said it was “offensive” and “stereotypical” to have featured during Black History Month. Additionally, celebrities can shine a light on social causes and environmental causes worthy of additional discussion. I also am a strong believer and proponent that sometimes what’s NOT on a label is what’s most important. I also believe that marketing terms should be defined- if not on the label, then on the website. Ultimately, I believe that consumers have a right to know what’s in the products that they buy- and this includes wine. If nothing else, it has started a conversation (and a heated one at that.) ![]() ![]() Diaz has been under scrutiny given the use of terms like “clean” and “natural”, her effort to promote a wine brand committed to being vegan, made with organic grapes, and free of sugar, colors, and concentrates is laudable. It’s about using your dollars as a vote for the food systems you believe in. While I will admit, I have not tasted Cameron Diaz’ Avaline or Snoop Dogg’s 19 crimes, both celebrities draw attention to social and environmental causes bigger than just a glass of wine.Īt the end of the day, having a great tasting product is no longer enough. In CNN’s interview with Snoop Dogg, Snoop indicated that his reason for signing on for the partnership with 19 Crimes was that it aligned with his support of prison rehabilitation in that “it represents and celebrates second chances.” Once reviled criminals, they would eventually be celebrated as founders of Australia. The offenders were famously sent to sea, destined for a continent on the opposite end of the Earth. 19 Crimes takes its name from the full list of infractions that would result in automatic exile for an 18th century Englishman. Just a few months ago, actress and author Cameron Diaz launched her vegan, clean, and organic wine brand, Aveline.Īnd just today, I heard of Snoop Dogg’s new collaboration with the Australian wine brand, 19 Crimes. ![]()
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