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Dunkin' Donuts apologizes for blackface advert Aug 31st 2013, 04:30 BANGKOK — Dunkin' Donuts has apologized for the "insensitivity" of an advertising campaign in Thailand featuring a woman in blackface makeup to promote a new chocolate flavored doughnut. The Dunkin' Donuts franchise in Thailand came under criticism Friday after Human Rights Watch called the advertisements "bizarre and racist." The company's chief executive in Thailand initially defended the campaign, but the U.S. headquarters quickly followed up with an apology. "We are working with our Thailand franchisee to immediately pull the ad. DD recognizes the insensitivity of this spot," Dunkin' Donuts said in a tweet posted on its official U.S. website after complaints erupted ... Keep on reading: Dunkin’ Donuts apologizes for blackface advert Media files: Dunkin-Donuts-600x300.jpg (image/jpeg)

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