Kangol said it gave Gaskins “the chance to change.” “Along with our distribution partners, Stetson condemns antisemitism and discrimination of any kind,” the company said. Stetson announced its decision after tweeting it was investigating the complaints. “As a result of the offensive content and opinions shared by hatWRKS in Nashville, Stetson and our distribution partners will cease the sale of all Stetson products,” Stetson said on Twitter. Western apparel maker Stetson announced Saturday evening it was cutting ties with the store, and at least three other hat makers – English hat brand Kangol, Tula Hats and Goorin Bros. The Nazis resurrected this practice, which facilitated the Jews’ “separation from society and subsequent ghettoization, which ultimately led to the deportation and murder of 6 million Jews,” the center’s website says.Īfter the post was removed, another hatWRKS post from Friday said, “people are so outraged by my post? but are you outraged with the tyranny the world is experiencing? if you don’t understand what is happening, that is on you, not me.” Jewish people in Europe were legally forced to wear badges as far back as the 13th century, according to the Holocaust Memorial Center. i sincerely apologize for any insensitivity.” my hope was to share my genuine concern & fear, and to do all that i can to make sure that nothing like that ever happens again. “My intent was not to exploit or make a profit. that is not who i am & what i stand for,” read the apology. “In NO WAY did i intend to trivialize the Star of David or disrespect what happened to millions of people. we’ll be offering trucker caps soon.”ĬNN has made several attempts to reach the store’s owner, Gigi Gaskins, but has not heard back.Īn apology was issued Sunday on the store’s Instagram. The caption on the post read: “patches are here!! they turned out great. Nashville’s hatWRKS posted a photo Friday on Instagram announcing the sale of a Star of David patch that reads “NOT VACCINATED,” according to CNN affiliates WZTV and WSMV. Gaskins' prides himself as an actor who is very adroit at memorization, character development and preparedness.The owner of a Nashville hat store is being accused of anti-Semitism after announcing the sale of yellow Star of David badges, similar to the ones Nazis forced Jews to wear during the Holocaust, that read “NOT VACCINATED.” He's performed stand-up comedy at various comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Flappers, and The Comedy Chateau just to name a few. He is a constant student of the craft with continuing studies in both the Meisner and Stanslovsky Techniques and a student of both The Groundlings and Second City. He was also recognized as best actor in his 2021 short film "TMI". He has also starred in award winning independent films "Restraining Order" and "The Lying Truth" (Peacock and Amazon Prime). He stars in the romantic comedy "Because We're Done" (Apple TV, Amazon Prime) and the beautiful and hilarious Christmas film "Our Christmas Love Story" (Vudu, Tubi). He has since starred in numerous TV Shows and Films including "Bel Air", "Bosch: Legacy:,"Rizzoli & Isles", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "90210", "EVE", and films "Let's Be Cops", "Friday After Next", and "Showtime" Additionally, he is consistently seen in numerous national commercials including his current Geico commercial as the neighbor who notices the Angry Birds and TikTok commercial as the Dad cooking on the grill. His comedic timing landed him as the lead in various hilarious pilots such as ABCs' "Go Sick", and "The Untitled Johnny Knoxiville Pilot", FOXs series "Fastlane" and USAs' "The Untitled Reggie Gaskins Project". He's also learned the craft of stand-up comedy. Gaskins become known as a strong comedic actor. Desiring to break into television and film Mr. He furthered under studied and performed various scenes and monologues from acclaimed plays "Fences", "Ma'Rainey's Black Bottom", "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Two Trains Running". It was there where he honed his skills as an actor having performed in acclaimed plays such as "Funny House of a Negro", "The Sophisticated Gents" and "Colored Museum". Philadelphia native Reggie Gaskins began his acting career at the prestigious Freedom Theatre.
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