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    Relationship status between McDonald’s and Black America? It’s complicated

    The first black franchised McDonald’s opened in December 1968.By 1971, the number of black franchises grew to almost 50.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Feb 14, 2020 • 1 min read

    The first black franchised McDonald’s opened in December 1968.By 1971, the number of black franchises grew to almost 50. Marcia Chatelain, professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, reveals how McDonald’s recognized the opportunity to expand in the wake of civil unrest. She documents the often troubling relationship in her book “Franchise.”

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    The full episode

    1 of 6
    McDonald’s in black America and cool beans
    1. 0:00Relationship status between McDonald’s and Black America? It’s complicatedYou’re reading this
    2. 11:05Food nerd alert! Beans are trending
    3. 19:01Simmering beans in our global melting pot
    4. 28:14Racism spreads to Chinese establishments in the wake of the coronavirus
    5. 42:54Papaya pageantry hits the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
    6. 47:47Patricia Escarcega gets acquainted with the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto sope
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