MAC posts public apology after former employees make racism allegations

Published: 15-Jun-2020
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The cosmetics brand and retailer said it is ‘deeply sorry’ for the pain felt by individuals that have shared stories of racism at its Belgium stores

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MAC Cosmetics in Belgium has posted an apology, after a wave of racism allegations surfaced from former staff.

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