FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Naomi Campbell in race row over Cadbury chocolate - Advertising, Media - The Independent

Monday, May 30, 2011

Naomi Campbell in race row over Cadbury chocolate - Advertising, Media - The Independent

Naomi Campbell in race row over Cadbury chocolate - Advertising, Media - The Independent

Cadbury's advert for its 'Bliss' chocolate bar

‎"I am shocked. It's upsetting to be described as chocolate, not just for me, but for all black women and black people. I do not find any humor in this. It is insulting and hurtful," said Naomi. Last week London School of Economics lecturer, Satoshi Kanazawa, hit headlines for "research" claiming black women are less attractive than other races. Was Cadbury sending a subliminal message? Or are we reading too deep?

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