Cosmopolitan has responded to the racist allegations. However, it did not happen the way people thought it should. An editorial note was given.
This morning has been busy with the onslaught on Cosmopolitan via Twitter. Generally, companies that are concerned with public relations will offer an apology of some sort after making a public mistake. Cosmo simply gave a note that implies “you took it the wrong way,” placing the blame on the readers rather than itself.
A note from Cosmo: http://t.co/aVOP1ziu1M pic.twitter.com/NJwJaLe7eg
— Cosmopolitan (@Cosmopolitan) April 2, 2015
It tweeted this note moments ago. However, did it truly right its publicly-voted wrong? Hours before it provided this note, it updated its account as follows.
Mood: — Cosmopolitan (@Cosmopolitan) April 2, 2015
Basically, it was saying it was “unbothered” by its feedback. So was this “note” coerced as just something to appease the crowd?
Nevertheless, it has continued to update as usual as if there is nothing going on. There’s no formal word from the public relations department. It seems to have been swept under the rug .
@Cosmopolitan this does not make up for he #racist little slideshow pic.twitter.com/tMTDMS2ogf — Shaska Coarteson (@ShaskaCoarteson) April 2, 2015
If you haven’t been following the story, the original article featured comparisons in a “‘Hello Gorgeous!’ or ‘R.I.P.’” editorial. However, every black woman in the comparisons was given a “R.I.P.”
The title was about “trends that needed to die.” So, people took it as “black people” being the trend that needs to die. As mentioned, Cosmopolitan did offer the aforementioned note, but did not address anything about its alleged racism . Yet and still, people want answers.
. @Cosmopolitan should really address that publicly; its wildly irresponsible. the article’s writer shld be made to understand the prob too — Tracy Clayton (@brokeymcpoverty) April 2, 2015
Essentially “black is dead” right? @Cosmopolitan pic.twitter.com/EYzDqnmyDW — Raevin ? (@PlMPCESS) April 1, 2015
@WritersofColour @CRostvik @Cosmopolitan One of the reasins I do not read cosmo. Too much nonsense.
— Inge Visscher (@visschei) April 2, 2015
“ @Cosmopolitan : A note from Cosmo: http://t.co/jvM1V2bQZk pic.twitter.com/7Qzq75CPcS ” this is a weak apology —. *. ?.. · ·. (@meIaninmagic) April 2, 2015
Never reading @Cosmopolitan again MT @JahstMe : Way to reinforce racist white supremacist European Beauty Standards. pic.twitter.com/0xYaV9s7Ly
— Zach Marks (@zmarks215) April 2, 2015
What are your thoughts on the Cosmopolitan’s half-hearted address? The “mood” tweet was interesting, no?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
[Photo Credits: Twitter]
