Comments on: Victoria’s Secret’s Racist Underwear ‘Spits on American Indian Culture’

By: Linda Bouie

Linda Bouie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:13:58 +0000

Thanksgiving for me means being grateful “everyday” for my blessings and helping the less fortunate because it is the right thing to do.

By: Linda Bouie

Linda Bouie — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:23:24 +0000

I would like to add some background information. My great-grandmother’s father belonged to the Choctaw tribe, which referred to themselves as Native American, not American Indian. She shared information and customs passed on to her by her father and grandfather. I am many generations removed; however, the article saddened me to see how insensitive some people can be.

Thanksgiving for me means being gratefulness everyday for my blessings and helping the less fortunate because it is the right thing to do. Moreover, you could be entertaining “angels” unaware.

It is vital that we come together as a country and put the past atrocities behind us and move forward as a people. We are not a melting pot, we are a mosaic lending our talents and perspectives to enrich each other.

By: Phil Kupferman

Phil Kupferman — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:58:54 +0000

I wondered about the Jimmy Fallon Capital One commercial as well since it shows many stereotypes.

By: Linda Bouie

Linda Bouie — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:41:13 +0000

Lack of cultural perspective and ignorance of history are the culprits here. If VS had conducted a little research, they would have avoided this fiasco. For most Native Americans, Thanksgiving Day is a day of mourning, but some celebrate it “unconventionally.” They honor ancestors who survived and died as a result of the massacres and raids, involuntary relocations, and desecration of sacred burial grounds. It is also a day of healing and remembrance to give graciously and unconditionally to strangers in need. I hope this article truly inspires all companies and individuals to rethink diversity awareness.

By: Luke Visconti

Luke Visconti — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:55:45 +0000

"The high road" is most often recommended by scoundrels. Luke Visconti, CEO, DiversityInc

By: Cherie Stovall

Cherie Stovall — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:14:05 +0000

If the fashion theme were religious attire with a sexual twist, I wonder if Victoria’s Secret would expect the church to take the high road they described. Perspective is everything.