At the end of 2021, it reported more than $112 billion in annual sales from 38,000 locations worldwide.

The Office of the Chancellor, the College of Arts & Sciences’ history department and the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History provided support.Ĭhatelain, a professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, spoke by Zoom about her book “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America,” which won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in history.īorn in the 1940s in California, McDonald’s is one of the huge success stories of the 20th century. The lecture is an annual event supported by departments and units from across the campus. through the innovative lens of the McDonald’s restaurant chain, during the 36th annual African American History Month Lecture on Feb. Marcia Chatelain offered an expansive view of African American history since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Gillings School of Global Public Health.News and Updates Display Sub Menu for News and Updates.Life at Carolina Display Sub Menu for Life at Carolina.Campaign for Carolina Opens in new site.Athletics Display Sub Menu for Athletics.Continuing Education Opportunities Opens in new site.Academics Display Sub Menu for Academics.Branding and Identity Guidelines Opens in new site.About the University Display Sub Menu for About the University.

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