Black Lives Matter: Industry Responses, Backlashes, Product Withdrawals And Rehires
Executive Summary
Some of the world’s biggest beauty and personal-care companies are struggling to slot themselves in the Black Lives Matter movement. Perhaps it’s best to lie low. Is that an option?
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