H&M picks black child to model monkey hoodie, social media outrage
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(RNN) - H&M apologized Monday for using a black child to model a sweatshirt with the slogan,
(RNN) - H&M apologized Monday for using a black child to model a sweatshirt with the slogan, coolest monkey in the jungle.
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H&M withdraws 'monkey' hoodie after black child ad outrage
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H&M Apologizes for 'Monkey' Image Featuring Black Child - The New York Times
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H&M Apologizes for 'Monkey' Image Featuring Black Child - The New York Times
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