In an unexpected turn of events, a black woman-owned business has found itself at the center of an odd controversy. A group of predominantly white individuals took offense to a commercial for the brand, alleging it was “racist” against white people. However, their misguided attempt to initiate a boycott has resulted in the opposite effect, with the company experiencing a significant boost in sales.
The Honey Pot Company, founded by entrepreneur Maya Johnson, specializes in plant-based feminine care products and is available at Target. Recently, Target aired a commercial featuring Johnson, where she expressed her hope that her success story would inspire other black women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Her statement was unfortunately misinterpreted by online trolls, leading to a wave of negative reviews claiming that Johnson’s message was exclusionary.
Johnson stated in the ad, “The importance of Honey Pot thriving is so that the next black girl with a brilliant idea has a better chance. That means a lot to me.” This sentiment seemed to trigger a certain demographic of mostly conservative white viewers, who felt the need to interject their race into discussions about empowerment, somewhat oblivious to the idea that supporting one race or cause doesn’t inherently negate others.
The Honey Pot’s TrustPilot review page quickly filled with comments such as:
- “Black girls are empowered using this product… I guess white girls aren’t. I’ll be letting Target know about this racist company.”
- “Labeling products for a specific race is unjust. I won’t be buying these products. Shouldn’t this be for all women?”
- “I can’t support a company that is openly biased about its customers.”
Amidst this backlash, the Honey Pot’s profile has been temporarily “suspended” while Trustpilot investigates the spurious reviews. However, the silver lining is that the controversy has led to a notable increase in sales. Johnson revealed to Buzzfeed that sales have surged by 20% to 30% since the backlash began, with some days experiencing a 50% higher sales volume than usual.
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In summary, despite attempts to label a black-owned business as racist, the backlash has only fueled its growth, demonstrating the resilience and strength of community support in the face of negativity.
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