A menu that the manager of an Ikea store in Atlanta says was meant to honor Juneteenth instead angered Black employees who called it insensitive. Many didn't show up for work on Saturday – Juneteenth – and some even thought about quitting.
The manager is apologizing.
Employees who requested anonymity due to fear of repercussions showed CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL-TV an email sent Friday that said the special menu for customers and employees was one way to "honor the perseverance of Black Americans and acknowledge the progress yet to be made."
You know what's coming . . .
The menu included items such as fried chicken, watermelon, mac and cheese and collard greens.
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"None of the coworkers who sat down to create the menu -- nobody was black," the employee said. Link
If you don't understand why this was a problem, you might want to ask your "black friend".
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