- Walmart is facing backlash for selling a T-shirt with the words “All Lives Matter” that some said was racist and dismissive of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- As of Thursday morning, the product had been removed from Walmart Canada’s website but was still available in the US.
- In a statement to Global News, Walmart Canada said that a third-party seller was responsible for listing items that included variations on the “Lives Matter” phrase and that the company would review those items to ensure they complied with Walmart’s terms and conditions.
- Walmart did not immediately return Business Insider’s request for comment.
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Walmart is being criticized for selling a T-shirt with the words “All Lives Matter.”
Twitter users noticed earlier this week that the superstore was carrying the T-shirt, which some said was insensitive, racist, and dismissive of the Black Lives Matter movement.
https://twitter.com/susanleewhite/status/1275952219989270528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
@Walmart why are you selling all lives matter shirts?!? Why make it easier for the racists to get their clothing?
— Jessi G (@jgwm3088) June 25, 2020
A selection of “Blue Lives Matter” T-shirts, referring to the police, also got a negative reaction online.
@Walmart I saw your video pledging $100M toward helping the Black communities around the country. I would love to see you raising the minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour AND removing of your "ALL/BLUE LIVES MATTER" merchandise.
— grace chaffee (@gracechaffee) June 25, 2020
In a statement to Global News, Walmart Canada said that a third-party seller was responsible for listing items that included variations on the "Lives Matter" phrase and that the company would review those items to ensure they complied with Walmart's terms and conditions.
As of Thursday morning, the product had been removed from Walmart Canada's website but was still available in the US. Several "All Lives Matter" T-shirts were listed under a third-party seller named Old Glory.
"At Walmart Canada, we stand against any form of racism or discrimination," Walmart Canada told Global News. "We promote listening, seeking to understand and embracing individual differences."
Walmart did not immediately return Business Insider's request for comment.