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Intel, the computer chip maker, was forced to apologize for an ad widely interpreted as racist. The ad consisted of a picture of six black sprinters crouched in the start position in front of a white man in an office. The caption above the ad read, "Multiply computer performance and maximize the power of your employees." This created a storm of controversy.
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Intel Fast Facts
- Ticker: INTC (NASDAQ)
- Founded in 1968
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
- CEO: Paul Otellini
- Staff: 94,000
- Made the first microprocessor in 1971
- Currently has a partnership with Apple
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'Racist' Intel Ad Questions
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Do you think the Chia Obama is racist? 8 AnswersI am very sensitive to the "race issue." I, for one, do not think that this is racist. I think that there is still deep, systemic racism in the US (do recall, t... read more -
Was Abraham Lincoln a racist? 4 AnswersIt seems that there are books on the subject, and they tend to lean towards the idea that he was somewhat racist, although holding quite different opinions than... read more -
Are racist people happier? 2 AnswersI highly doubt it. Racist people have some inner need to make themselves feel superior to others thru petty avenues like color of skin or religeon; the realit... read more -
Is Obama a racist or is Glenn Beck insane? 17 Answers"is Obama a racist" No. -As was pointed out in the video, Obama has predominantly white members of his staff. - He is half white in case Beck didn't notice!... read more
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