Initially, museum officials attempted to justify the offensive gaffe by noting that the watermelon salad has remained a staple in their food court’s manager’s family’s Juneteenth celebration. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to officially mark Juneteenth – June 19 – as an official federal holiday. One year later, as racism continues to … Continued

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