Sean Bell's Killers (NYC Cops) Walk

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Out of respect for his "widow," child, and family the Bell situation is likely to be handled in a different fashion. Even Roc A Wear is allowing Nicole Paultre-Bell to speak out.

I wanted to ask someone about this, if anyone has seen this "ad." I saw a blip about it but haven't actually seen it. What is it appearing in?

I was somewhat disturbed by it at first, but it sounds like it may not be a traditional advertising relationship. I looked briefly but couldn't find details, anyone know more?

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I wanted to ask someone about this, if anyone has seen this "ad." I saw a blip about it but haven't actually seen it. What is it appearing in?

I was somewhat disturbed by it at first, but it sounds like it may not be a traditional advertising relationship. I looked briefly but couldn't find details, anyone know more?

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/i...in-rocawear-ad

http://www.defsounds.com/news/Rocawe...ks_controversy



....aaaahhhhh...but there was no jury.....

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/i...in-rocawear-ad

http://www.defsounds.com/news/Rocawe...ks_controversy



....aaaahhhhh...but there was no jury.....

coooool...thanks.

That's different than the ad that I have saved. I like the one you found better.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/i...in-rocawear-ad

http://www.defsounds.com/news/Rocawe...ks_controversy



....aaaahhhhh...but there was no jury.....

There is still the civil case......

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I wanted to ask someone about this, if anyone has seen this "ad." I saw a blip about it but haven't actually seen it. What is it appearing in?

I was somewhat disturbed by it at first, but it sounds like it may not be a traditional advertising relationship. I looked briefly but couldn't find details, anyone know more?

I don't see it as a traditional advertising relationship, either.

I think it's a good idea because it provides a voice whereas not having a voice is what the desire for violent protest are made of.

I can't show the image that's on my computer but it's just a very simple ad. There's a photo of Nicole Bell (I assume it's Mrs. Bell) wearing Roc A Wear earrings. The caption reads "we are going to be here 'til the end, 'til justice is served." At the bottom it says "Roc a Wear--I will not lose."

[shinerbock]

Well, I'll admit that when I first heard about the ad, my first reaction was distaste. I immediately thought "is she getting paid for this?" and that didn't sit well with me. I think it is odd to capitalize on this type of fame, and for Roca to do the same.

But, maybe she isn't getting paid. Maybe everyone is acting as an advocate, which although I'm not sure I agree with it (because I'm not sure what justice is here, though my opinions have certainly not been formed against such a campaign), it is much less disconcerting to me.

But even if she is getting paid, I'm not sure I find it as appalling as I did when first hearing of it. She's presumably devoted a lot of time to this, and she's got a family to care for. I think in this scenario (a more traditional ad relationship), my discomfort would come from Roca, which is probably reaping some financial benefit from the exposure. But, who says you can't mix activism with business.