Why Fried Chicken Is Still No Laughing Matter

Even in a "post-racial" society, joking about stereotypes isn't cool, writes Daniella Gibbs Léger.

There is something in the water. These past few weeks have been filled with some crazy stories, from the serious, to the head scratching, not to mention the latest in the Presidential race. But today I want to talk about something serious, something of national importance. Fried chicken. I’m sure by now you’ve all heard about the mess Burger King and Mary J. Blige got themselves into with a now-pulled ad touting the joys of a crispy chicken wrap.

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