Black Santa Claus Is A Hit In The Mall, But Faces An Online Backlash

Black Santa Claus Is A Hit In The Mall, But Faces An Online Backlash

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Larry Jefferson was the first black Santa Claus at Mall of America in Minnesota. He was popular with the kids, but he sparked on online backlash from people who felt Santa can only be white.

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