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Old 11-10-2017, 11:05 AM #1
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Default The controversial dove ad
The issue:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/08/b...ad-racist.html

The model comments:

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...d-not-a-victim

Khanyi Mbau comments:

https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-l...t-dove-advert/

Three links to read. What do you think is it dreadful racism or over reacting?
Why is it offensive for a black girl to turn into a white girl but not offensive for a white girl to turn into an Asian girl? What's your view?
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