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Nigger Head Oysters and Nigger Hair Smoking Tobacco. When Branding Was Blatant: The History of Racist Advertising in America
Racist branding like "Nigger Head Oysters" and "Nigger Hair Tobacco" was once common in America. These offensive products weren’t just marketing mistakes—they were strategic, normalized racism. Civil rights activists eventually pushed companies to change, but the legacy of these ads remains. This blog explores their impact and the ongoing fight for dignity in representation.

So Am I Books
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