racial stereotypes

KFC criticized for playing into racist stereotypes in new OOH campaign
Sep 1, 2023
Bailey Calfee

KFC criticized for playing into racist stereotypes in new OOH campaign

The reaction to the campaign shows a chasm between industry and audience perceptions, and highlights the work around DE&I that still needs to be done in the advertising world.

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