To play in tackling the health issues facing our country. In a statement supporting the industry’s actions, the American Beverage Association said,
“That’s why we’re working with health groups and community organizations to drive a reduction in the sugar and calories Americans get from beverages.”
“The actions we’re taking, especially in areas where obesity rates are among the highest, can make a difference, but baseless accusations like these won’t do anything to address health concerns.”
Calling the beverage company’s marketing “racist” really stops any genuine discourse from taking place, regardless of whether you think they are deceiving the public.
Those advertisements, which are clearly directed at anybody, regardless of skin color, include a large number of white individuals. It is not helpful to make this a racial issue.
In fact, the pastors’ claim is racist in and of itself. They seem to be implying that Latinos and Black people are more vulnerable to commercial pressures than white people.
