Walmart has ceased sale of a controversial Halloween costume called the “Turban Beard Adult Halloween Instant Costume,” a fake turban and beard that was promoted using a likeness of Osama bin Laden. According to the Sikh Coalition, who lobbied the retailer on Friday to stop selling the product, RiteAid has also agreed to stop selling the product as well. The Sikh Coalition has also been in contact with retailers Sears and Amazon, and the supplier of the costume, Fun World, […]

Categories: Hate Crimes • Tags: Halloween costume, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Osama bin Laden, Sikh Coalition, Turban Beard Adult Halloween Costume, Walmart