![]() It was enough for Polaris, Abernathy also has a dealership for that brand, to ask him to step down. That company issued a statement last week, “comments attributed to the owner of a multi-line dealership were posted that do not align with Polaris’ commitment to welcome all riders. ![]() Abernathy’s family has owned the dealership for 60 years. “I need to speak and say something when I see stuff like that or even see it or hear it because I need to defend my child I need to defend the people who don’t have a voice,” says Union City Resident Lauren Ferber. The controversy over Facebook posts is causing a stir in Union City where the dealership is located. Now that same dealer, Abernathy’s Harley of Union City Tennessee is under fire from the community for racist posts allegedly made by owner Russel Abernathy. ( CNN/ WBBJ/ WKRG/ BIKER DAD) - Back in 2015, when I worked in Memphis, I wrote about how a West Tennessee Harley dealer was at odds with the motor company over the Confederate flag. The dealership was apparently declaring war on the motor company over its use of the flag. Lee Gordon, Director – Brunswick Global Communications & Public Relations We are in the process of pulling product out of the dealership now.” They sold two of our boat brands Lowe and Lund as well as our engine brand Mercury Marine. I just got this statement from Lee Gordon from Brunswick Corporation, “we terminated our contract with them last week as well. UPDATE: Another manufacturer is cutting ties with Abernathy’s. We strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.” ![]() Harley-Davidson is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recently became aware of racist comments posted on one of our dealer owner’s Facebook page and immediately started a review process. We will not tolerate this type of behavior in our network, and today we are announcing that the dealer owner in question will no longer be part of our dealer network. “Racism, hate or intolerance have no place in our world including within the Harley-Davidson community, employees, dealers or riders. UPDATE: Statement from Harley cutting ties: ![]()
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