GAP is selling a black shirt with the words "MANIFEST DESTINY" written on it. This article of clothing promotes a belief that has resulted in the mass genocide of indigenous people, and it serves to normalize oppression. This shirt is marketed to teens and young adults, and it gives no context for the racism and inequality that persists in our society, to this day, as a result of this doctrine. We are asking that this shirt be discontinued, and that an apology be issued.

Until this is done, we are asking that followers of this petition also consider other means of contacting GAP. This includes: *EMAIL* Gap at custserv@gap.com and CC the designer at info@markmcnairy.com; *TWEET* @Gap and @mmcnairy; CALL* Gap at (650) 952-4400; and/or *MESSAGE or COMMENT* on the Gap Facebook company page, http://www.facebook.com/gap. 

The tshirt that GAP is selling can be seen here: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=47214&vid=1&pid=349697002

To view more of Gap's Colonization clothing line, please go to the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.547271127914.2023950.80300382&type=3

We thank the signers of this petition for their commitment to equality and social justice.

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From Indigenous Action Media:

"Manifest destiny" was the symbolic banner settler colonizers marched behind while waging genocidal wars against Indigenous Peoples. This shirt design is grossly offensive and should be immediately removed. I certainly don't think 'Arbeit macht frei' would have made it this far. Gap Inc, has been under serious scrutiny for exploitative labor practices within the past couple of decades, maybe they are just now making their intentions more clear?"

- Klee Benally, IndigenousAction.org

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FOR ANY MEDIA INQUIRY, please contact:
Corine Fairbanks
American Indian Movement Southern California
(805) 284-4114
aimsocalifornia@ymail.com
http://www.aimsocal.org

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