Wednesday, December 13, 2017

First Black Santa in Nation's Largest Mall Talks Diversity Behind the Red Suit



by Michael Cottman

Larry Jefferson donned his bright-red Santa Suit and flashed a wide holiday smile as a steady stream of children lined up to share their Christmas dreams with their favorite white-bearded hero.

Jefferson, who made history last year by becoming the first African-American Santa Claus at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, was booked solid for his final nine-day appearance at the mall for the year. He is jolly as he reflected on a journey of making spirits bright.

“It gives kids from Minnesota a Santa who looks like them, but, frankly, kids love Santa no matter what color you are,” Jefferson told NBC News. “I just want to share the Christmas spirit and spread the love during this holiday season.”

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Source: NBC News 

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