Netflix employees stage walkout over Dave Chapelle comedy special

Netflix employees protested outside the company's headquarters over the handling of reaction to Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special, The Closer, which is riddled with jokes many consider transphobic. Staff have outlined changes they want to see the company make on trans issues, and its defence of Chappelle's perceived transphobic content.

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