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The Mall of America Hosts First Black Santa in Longstanding Tradition

The Mall of America Hosts First Black Santa in Longstanding Tradition

Matt Wilkinson, Staff Writer December 22, 2016
Christmas time is right around the corner and mall Santas are in abundance. Perhaps the most important mall Santa resides in the largest mall in the United States: The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. This particular Santa goes by the name of Larry Jackson. He is an army veteran that’s had a talent for playing the role of santa since he was 12 years old in his hometown of Irving, Texas. However, none of this matters to a large portion of internet users who wish to oust Jackson from his role as santa. What does matter to them is that he is African-American.
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