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BBC faces backlash over story claiming viral bare fingernails trend is 'racist and classist'
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The BBC has been accused of publishing 'divisive tosh' after an article about a viral manicure trend is 'classist' and rooted in 'white supremacy'.
- The BBC has been accused of publishing 'divisive tosh' after an article about a viral manicure trend is 'classist' and rooted in 'white supremacy'.
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- BBC faces backlash over story claiming viral bare fingernails trend is 'racist and classist'
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