Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
New Era removes New York Yankees cap designs amid gang-symbol controversy
The company voluntarily withdrew three Yankees cap styles after activists and public officials argued that bandanna-like patterns and a gold crown resembled symbols associated with several gangs. New Era said it did not market to gangs and acted after being notified of the concerns.
2007
Withdrawal of three Yankees cap designs
New Era voluntarily removed three New York Yankees cap styles after activists and public officials argued that bandanna-like patterns and a gold crown resembled symbols associated with the Crips, Bloods, and Latin Kings. The company said it did not market products to gangs and took action after the concerns were brought to its attention.