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H&M removes 'coolest monkey' ad after racism accusation

Swedish clothing giant Hennes and Mauritz on Monday apologised and removed an advertisement of a black child after the company was accused of being racist on social media.

A black boy models a hoodie with the slogan 'Coolest Monkey in the Jungle'.
A black boy models a hoodie with the slogan 'Coolest Monkey in the Jungle'. Source: H&M

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By Diala AlAzzeh

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