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A Side of Franchise

99% Invisible

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Marketing Culture and Corporate Accountability

This chapter explores how McDonald's advertising reflects African-American culture while critiquing the commercialization of that representation. It highlights the tension between corporate outreach efforts and the actual treatment of Black workers, questioning the effectiveness of Black capitalism in promoting genuine equality.

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