“Themed foods” at museums are offensive because they should be educating the public; do they have similar feelings about drag queens in public libraries?

 

'People were very offended': 'Tone deaf' corporations facing backlash for Juneteenth themed products | CNN

Cherlisa Starks-Richardson was disappointed when she learned that the beloved children’s museum in her community was selling a “watermelon s

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“Themed foods” at museums are offensive because they should be educating the public; do they have similar feelings about drag queens in public libraries? I completely agree lots of people are attempting to capitalize and profit off this holiday. I posted an article recently that encourages people to donate to charities as a way to “celebrate” Juneteenth.

 ALL Diversity & Inclusion training, ESG scores & equity are performative and not genuine.

To my Christian brothers and sisters out their; doesn’t our belief in Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection bind us more than our skin color can divide?  Are we able to provide historical context for Pass-Over, Good Friday, Easter and Christmas?

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said she expected the museum would be more focused on educating the public about Juneteenth -- which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans -- instead of serving themed foods.

"Everybody is trying to capitalize off Juneteenth to make money. But we don't need the food.

From the Indianapolis Children's Museum's watermelon salad to Walmart's swirled red velvet and cheesecake flavored ice cream to Dollar Tree's Pan African-themed plates and napkins, inclusion experts say corporations are missing the mark with Juneteenth. By failing to provide any historical context with these items, the companies don't appear to have considered how they could promote stereotypes or offend Black people, experts say.

Some social justice activists also insist the efforts are more performative than genuine

Enyia said companies should be using the Juneteenth holiday to reexamine their hiring and promotion practices to ensure they are being more inclusive of Black applicants and employees.

June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas, in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation.

Some also indulge in red food and drink, which represents the blood shed during enslavement.

One critic accused Walmart of capitalizing o  Black culture and said the retailer can better honor Juneteenth by promoting products by Black-owned brands.

Walmart later apologized for the ice cream and removed it from the shelves.

Tucker compared the products to companies simply "checking a box" that says they recognized the holiday.

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