Gap Pulls 'Racist' Ad

Apparel manufacturer Gap has pulled an advertisement after critics claimed the ad was racially insensitive.

Here’s a picture of the ad:

The kids in the ad are from the group “Le Petit Cirque,” which is described as an “all-kid humanitarian cirque company.”

The ad was tweeted out with the caption: “Meet the kids who are proving that girls can do anything.”

The reaction was swift.

White girls: Powerful, flexible
Black girl: Armrest@GapKidshttps://t.co/fGkHAyxGO2@allDigitocracypic.twitter.com/knzQxfNslI

— E. Tammy Kim 김태미 (@etammykim) April 5, 2016

and

@rae_muk @GapKids black girl’s talent is being a stand for white girl. Major fail. Def not shopping 4 my black daughters at Gap

— mb (@MonaB2010) April 3, 2016

Why exactly is this little Black girl being used as a prop in this new @GapKids ad? https://t.co/y7V8nitPxd #weneedanswers #Gap

— MadameNoire (@MadameNoire) April 4, 2016

After the social media complaints, Gap pulled the ad and apologized to those who had taken offense.

“As a brand with a proud 46 year history of championing diversity and inclusivity, we appreciate the conversation that has taken place and are sorry to anyone we’ve offended,” Gap spokeswoman Debbie Felix said in a statement, Fortune reported.

So what do you think? Is the ad racist?