The Chocolate Covered Edition

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The Chocolate Covered Edition

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48 minutes

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Jul 3, 2019

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Valerie Beck talks about the world of craft, artisan chocolate and Valerie’s Chocolate Freedom Project, which is committed to ending child slave labor in the chocolate industry.

Released:

Jul 3, 2019

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