Lego Pulls Advertising for Police-Themed Toys Amid Protests (Pic) (via PopCrush)
, the company asked retailers to stop marketing product listings involving police officers and the White House.
"We requested that our affiliate partners refrain from posting promotional LEGO content as part of our decision to respect #BlackOutTuesday and pause posting content on our social media channels in response to the tragic events in the US," a Lego spokesperson told the website. "We regret any misunderstanding and will ensure that we are clearer about our intentions in the future.
The letter to retailers featured a list of more than 30 police-themed building sets, including police officers, firefighters, criminals, emergency vehicles, police stations and police dog units.Lego also publicly pledged their support for the black community on Wednesday , writing, "We stand with the black community against racism and inequality. There is much to do."
In their statement, the toy manufacturer announced that it will be donating $4 million dollars to "organizations dedicated to supporting black children and educating all children about racial equality."
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