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We explode with rage over a racist ad, but still fall for white-hair lie

10 September 2020 - 07:00 By jonathan jansen
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The writer says it is wrong to be outraged about the 'racist' Clicks ad and still rush off to buy hair-straightening products.
The writer says it is wrong to be outraged about the 'racist' Clicks ad and still rush off to buy hair-straightening products.
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Next time the hair question explodes in our country, take a good look in the mirror. 

Because it’s one thing to be outraged, but it is surely wrong to then rush off and buy hair-straightening products.

 

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