Walmart Canada said Tuesday it is investigating to see if items sold on its website breach the company's "terms and conditions" after social media users expressed outrage over "All Lives Matter" and "Blue Lives Matter" products on its site. Walmart has been selling clothing with the "Lives Matter" slogans, including items featuring the phrases "All Lives Matter" and "Blue Lives Matter" (in reference to the police), sparking criticism in the wake of BLM protests against systemic racism and police brutality. In this screen grab taken on Tuesday, an 'Blue Lives Matter' products are seen for sale on Walmart Canada's website. (Walmart Canada)"I typed in ... Black Lives Matter and the first thing that popped up on the list as you scrolled down was All Lives Matter from Walmart and I'm like, 'You gotta be kidding me. WATCH | Walmart faces outrage for 'All Lives Matter' products:Walmart is facing outrage over products being sold on its third-party marketplace with insensitive and racist slogans including “All Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter,” which are being sold alongside Black Lives Matter apparel.
Source: CBC News June 23, 2020 22:03 UTC