So, let’s talk about this girl power Gap ad that some people
have their panties up in a bunch about.
Dear butthurt people: HAVE A DAMN SEAT, ALREADY! Everything
is NOT racist! I saw the ad before I read about all of the drama. I loved it then and still love it now! I think it is adorable. I did notice the
adorable Black girl and I noticed that she was quiet, but that’s because she’s
the smallest girl in the ad! That’s what little girls do when they’re hanging
out with big girls – they hang around quietly, watch with admiration, and
think, “I can’t wait until I’m old enough/big enough/ strong enough to do that!”
I know that’s what I did when I was a little girl!
Here is where I cackled and chortled: Business Insider published an article
today that the two girls are SISTERS! Come on!
That’s what big sisters do! Little squirts are always the armrest!
Always!
As a Black girl (who rocks, by the way), I know all too well
that racism and sexism still exist, which is why we need programs that
encourage and empower Black People. And Women. And especially Black Women. As a
Black women, I was not offended by this ad at all. I thought it was super cute and was happy to
see all of the girls being strong and pretty and smart because it is possible
to have it all!
Dear Gap + Ellen DeGeneres: You’re awesome, that ad is
amazing, the critics are being just plain dumb! Thank you for celebrating girl
power in such a great way!
