Does the Cheerios Ad Prove We Still Have A Ways To Go In This Country?

I read the story yesterday about Cheerios having to shut down their comment section for their new commercial while at work (what? I was on break lol) and could not believe it. I had not seen the commercial yet but wondered what could be so offensive. 

Okay, you have an adorable little girl with a white mom and black dad. Oh the shock! I mean when did black and white people start dating and making children and getting married and stuff? I mean really it's 2013. Had there not been a story on it and I saw the commercial I would not have foreseen the backlash that would accompany it.

However, I live in south Georgia where prejudiced is still very existent, although not too much, so I can't say that I am that surprised (sadly).

So it made me wonder is it because the couple is a black man and a white women? It's not as though you have never seen a mixed couple in an ad. But let's be honest, how often do you see an ad with a mixed couple? 

I applaud Cheerios for standing by their ad. I don't eat them but my little niece loves the stuff so looks like Auntie needs to go out and buy 10 boxes :).

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