advertising
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ATL-based Greenwood, the Gathering Spot Announce Merger
The two high-profile, Black-owned firms say they can better serve customers together
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Keke Palmer Narrates Doc About Hidden Dangers in Personal Care Products
Not So Pretty goes inside the often unregulated world of beauty and personal care products
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Black Ad Agencies Matter
So does Hyundai’s recent campaign targeting Black women
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For Us, By Us—by Any Means Necessary: Daymond John Tells the Story Behind LL's Legendary Gap 'Coo'
You may have been surprised to find FUBU was suddenly trending today, and maybe even did a little digging (as I did), hoping to discover a new drop or collaboration in the works. (There are, by the way, as the pioneering Black-owned brand co-founded by Shark Tank judge Daymond John is still producing streetwear). But…
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Gillette Ad Features Black Trans Teen Shaving for the First Time
With Pride season soon upon us, we’ll soon be inundated with rainbow apparel and items from brands falling over themselves to remind us all how inclusive and woke they all are. Every once in a while, however, a brand gives us something genuinely heartwarming and good. In the latest ad from Gillette, posted to the…
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Judge of Characters: So You Think You Can Use Racism to Sell Clothing?
The “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” ad featuring an adorable young black boy has certainly made its way into your feed this week. While it’s not surprising that racism has a casual place in advertising, it is surprising that people don’t understand the deep-rooted emotional racism attached to calling black people “monkeys.” It is not…