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Parents angry after 7-year-old catches Black doll with beads ‘tied’ around its neck during Mardi Gras parade

Parents angry after 7-year-old catches Black doll with beads ‘tied’ around its neck during Mardi Gras parade

An incident involving Black dolls during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans has drawn a strong response, with the city’s mayor condemning the display as “deeply offensive” and “unacceptable.” The controversy arose after images and footage from the February 14 Krewe of Tucks parade circulated online.  These visuals reportedly showed Black, Barbie-like dolls with…

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