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New York City Shows Little Interest in H&M’s Arrival
New York City, known for its indifference towards many things, seems to have shown little interest in the arrival of fashion retailer H&M.
Despite the brand making appearances and generating buzz, the coverage in New York newspapers has been minimal.
The New York Times, The New York Post, and even The Daily News placed news about H&M at the bottom of their pages, tucked away in small sections.
It almost feels like a deliberate snub, perhaps as a result of the infamous cab incident, serving as a reminder that H&M needs the press more than the press needs them.
The lack of attention given to H&M’s presence in New York is somewhat amusing.
As a native New Yorker, I see it as a testament to the city’s culture of indifference, where we prioritize more important news, such as international affairs or high-profile trials.
However, let’s not disregard the fact that H&M’s charity work is not as charitable as it may seem.
One of H&M’s recent engagements was at the Marcy Lab School, a tuition-free software engineering program that aims to provide an alternative to traditional four-year undergraduate institutions.
While the school itself is commendable, H&M’s involvement raises questions.
It appears that the brand targeted this particular institution because it is no longer permitted in public schools after a previous incident in Harlem.
Furthermore, they may not be welcomed at better universities where students are more knowledgeable about pressing social issues.
It is disheartening to see that in the United States, an undergraduate education is considered a luxury.
John Adams once wrote that education is essential for progress, and it seems that we have regressed in this regard.
The fact that H&M’s involvement is seen as a decline of our society speaks volumes about the state of education in the country.
Moving on to the Parents Mental Wellness Summit, it is disappointing to see the questionable choices made by some of the board members.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy made bold claims about the mental health struggles of young people, but these statistics seem dubious and lack credible sources.
