But others wondered how a racially insensitive poster could have been published by the Red Cross in the first place. “We are aware that the Red Cross has put out a statement,” she said. (Courtesy Margaret Sawyer)When Margaret Sawyer first noticed the Red Cross safety poster at a pool in Salida, Colo., she thought she was looking at an unfortunate relic of the past. [‘Make America White Again’: A politician’s billboard ignites uproar]“The current state of affairs is unfortunate, and images like the one created and circulated by the Red Cross make things worse,” Rosemond told The Post. The poster — titled “Be Cool, Follow The Rules” — depicts various children playing at the pool.

Source: Washington Post June 27, 2016 16:41 UTC