Two bits of branding news:
I know next to nothing about Magic: The Gathering. I definitely didn't know there were "racist cards."
https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/10/2...-banned-removed-from-database-wizards-apology
A popular country group changes its name.
It's a good message because they make it clear that society hasn't changed, the overall situation has changed. They are just watching and listening and understanding as a result. It's not about "these times" or even just George Floyd. They acknowledge they didn't realize.
This is why I'm optimistic. It is a small step to realize celebrating "antebellum" in any way is an endorsement of racism. Any band or company or other entity with "antebellum," "Dixie," or "plantation" in the name needs to do the work to show they don't endorse racism. This moves the conversation forward.