Slain teen Trayvon Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles and a can of Arizona iced tea when he was murdered by “neighborhood watchman”, George Zimmerman . Various sites and activists made a call to action to start sending empty Skittles packets to the police chief in Sanford, Bill Lee. We all waited to see what Skittles would do because this case directly impacts their brand. And Skittles has spoken. In a statement, a spokeswoman for Skittles said: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Trayvon Martin’s death and express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We also respect their privacy and feel it inappropriate to get involved or comment further as we would never wish for our actions to be perceived as an attempt of commercial gain following this tragedy.” This sincere comment from Skittles was short and sweet. What do you think of the company’s response? Source More On Bossip! One In Every Family: Celebrity “Ugly Ducklings” Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: Jenny From The Block Still Wants To Hop On Diddy’s … Cheapskates: Celebrity “Jerks” That Left Horrible Restaurant Tips Nicki Minaj Tells Complex “I’m Trying To Prove That I Don’t Have To Settle For Less Because I’m A Female Rapper Or Because I’m Black”
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Skittles Steps Up And Speaks Out On The Trayvon Martin Murder
