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US drugstore chains Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Health have all announced they may not be locking up cosmetics and hair care products aimed toward black people and other people of color. This discriminatory practice, which didn't cover brands traditionally targeted towards predominantly white consumers, meant that these beauty products could only be accessed by having an worker unlock the cases, a few of which featured additional anti-theft measures. In an announcement last week, Walmart said the locked cases had been used to discourage shoplifters from stealing products including electronics and cosmetics. Nevertheless, it continued: “We’re sensitive to the problem and understand the concerns raised by our customers and members of the community and have made the choice to discontinue placing multicultural hair...