L’Oreal SACKS its first transgender model after she blasted ‘ALL white people are racist’ in shocking Facebook rant
The star was one of the five ambassadors the brand just added to its YoursTruly True Match diversity campaign
A TRANSGENDER model who claimed "ALL white people are racist" in a shocking Facebook rant days after being unveiled in her new role has been sacked by her bosses.
Munroe Bergdorf, 29, was billed as "the face of modern diversity" and was one of five ambassadors to be added to L'Oreal's "YoursTruly True Match" campaign.
But she has now been dropped from her new role as the beauty company says the outrageous comments are at odds with its values.
She reportedly wrote: "Honestly I don't have energy to talk about the racial violence of white people any more. Yes ALL white people.
"Because most of ya'll don't even realise or refuse to acknowledge that your existence, privilege and success as a race is built on the backs, blood and death of people of colour.
"Your entire existence is drenched in racism. From micro-aggression to terrorism, you guys built the blueprint for this s***.
"Come see me when you realise that racism isn't learned, it's inherited and consciously or unconsciously passed down through privilege.
"Once white people begin to admit that their race is the most violent and oppressive force of nature on Earth… then we can talk.
"Until then stay acting shocked about how the world continues to stay f***** at the hands of your ancestors and your heads that remain buried in the sand with hands over your ears."
The post was later deleted.
However, her bosses at L'Oreal had already been informed of the comments and took swift action.
A L’Oréal Paris UK Spokesperson told The Sun online: "L’Oréal supports diversity and tolerance towards all people irrespective of their race, background, gender and religion.
"The L’Oréal Paris True Match campaign is a representation of these values and we are proud of the diversity of the Ambassadors who represent this campaign.
"We believe that the recent comments by Munroe Bergdorf are at odds with those values, and as such we have taken the decision to end the partnership with her.
"L’Oréal remains committed to celebrating diversity and breaking down barriers in beauty."
Today the model told The Sun online her words had been taken out of context - these are some of the points she made.
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