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1989 - Darkie Tooth Paste Changed

After 62 years, the Colgate-Palmolive Co. redesigned packaging for its “Darkie” tooth paste made and sold only in Asia. The nickname for Darkie tooth paste was renamed “Darlie” and the blackface sambo like character was changed into a “non-racially offensive” silhouette.

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