Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk Responds to Allegations of Canceling Black History Month Pie Order
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., recently found himself in hot water after allegations surfaced that the company had canceled a $16,000 pie order from a San Jose bakery for Black History Month. The Giving Pies, a local bakery, was reportedly approached by a Tesla representative to deliver 2,000 mini pies for the occasion. However, the order was then doubled, causing the bakery to incur additional costs.
According to Voahangy Rasetarinera, the owner of The Giving Pies, the Tesla representative abruptly canceled the order, leaving the bakery with a significant financial loss. Rasetarinera expressed her disappointment with the situation directly to Tesla, stating, “I had invested time, resources, and effort based on assurances from Tesla, only to be left high and dry.”
The incident has sparked criticism of Tesla’s commitment to supporting and celebrating Black-owned businesses, especially during Black History Month. Many companies make efforts to support minority-owned businesses during this time, and the cancellation of the order has raised questions about Tesla’s dedication to diversity and inclusion.
After the story broke, Musk took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to address the situation. He stated, “Just hearing about this. Will make things good with the bakery,” and added, “People should always be able to count on Tesla trying its best.”
It is important to note that incidents like these can have a significant impact on a company’s reputation and public perception. In today’s social media-driven world, consumers are quick to voice their opinions and hold companies accountable for their actions.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Tesla will respond and what actions they will take to rectify the situation. In the meantime, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding commitments to diversity, inclusion, and supporting minority-owned businesses in the community.
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