Mother of boy in H&M ad faces racial abuse

Terry Mango has been called a monkey after she said people upset over the racist H&M ad should “get over it”.

Monday, 15 January 2018, 08:20
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Mother of boy in H&M ad faces racial abuse
Liam Mango, who was featured in an H&M advert that has sparked outrage and anger.

NATIONAL NEWS - The mother of the young boy featured in a racist H&M advert has herself been subjected to racism after she defended the advert.

The global clothing retailer has apologised for the advert which features 5-year-old Liam Mango - a black boy from Sweden - in a hoodie with the wording “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” on the front.

The advert sparked global outrage, prompting singer The Weeknd to end his partnership with the brand and condemnation from NBA megastar LeBron James and Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku.

And in South Africa EFF members on Saturday protested at H&M stores in Gauteng and Cape Town.

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