H&M Hires 'Diversity Leader' After 'Monkey Hoodie' Scandal
- 6 years ago
H&M Hires 'Diversity Leader' After 'Monkey Hoodie' Scandal The move comes after the brand faced social media backlash and anti-racist protests in South Africa over an ad that showed a black child dressed in a hoodie with the words
"coolest monkey in the jungle." The Swedish fashion label announced the decision via its Facebook page on Tuesday evening. H&M In an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday, H&M informed that the new diversity leader is Annie Wu, the brand’s Global Manager for Employee Relations.
"coolest monkey in the jungle." The Swedish fashion label announced the decision via its Facebook page on Tuesday evening. H&M In an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday, H&M informed that the new diversity leader is Annie Wu, the brand’s Global Manager for Employee Relations.