They need to have a talk w/their advertising agency, pronto, about being consistent.

i don't necessarily think malice or racism explains this, because it is so clod-thumpingly stupid.

It reminds me of an old WKRP in Cincinnati where the marketing agent Herb marked the wrong picture for an ad - it was supposed to be of Venus Flytrap - one of the DJs played by Tim Reid, but instead was a picture of himself grilling. Most of the episode was the boss agonizing over whether or not to fire him.

Bryant

have had a more diverse selection of models displayed in their stores, to make it quite clear that the "Annie collection" is for all kids, or what-have-you.

they need to correct this and fast. I saw the movie with my god daughter who is biracial and also a former foster child...finally a movie she could actually relate to. We loved it and the little girl who played Annie could not have been more adorable in the role and the producers did an excellent job updating the story to make it relevant to the present. Why they would use a model to market their Annie line is ridiculous and the fact that she's white makes it all the more suspicious.

image or name to promote specific retailers does not come along with their deal, that is Target does not have the right to her face. People should not assume that they do.

Remember when her book club was a thing?

I do take her point, though--it depends very much on who the black female is, and what she's endorsing. Beyonce could probably sell Brillo pads as jewelry and people would jump on the bandwagon, just because she's such a superstar--but not everyone has her clout.