Employees and customers at an Ikea in Atlanta were outraged at what they said was a racist menu that was meant to honor African Americans on the Juneteenth holiday.
The menu included watermelon, fried chicken, collared greens, and candied yams.
Many employees were so outraged at the menu that they decided to stay home instead of go to work.
An email from the manager of the store apologized and explained how the menu was chosen.
“It has come to our attention that the menu published for Juneteenth was not taken in the best light. I truly apologize if the menu came off as subjective,” read the statement.
“It was created with the best of intentions by a few of our coworkers who believed they were representing their culture and tradition with these foods of celebration,” the manager added.
Trying to be ‘woke’ backfired!
The real ‘wokesters’ got offended by folks trying to celebrate with them!
Stupipo all around!
Waaaaaaa !!! Ridicoulous !!!!
When did chicken and watermelon become the blacks signature food anyway. Whites love that too. I don’t get it. Blacks like BBQ too. So. Whites love it too. Sounds like some whites assume alot about blacks. Ignorance as usual.
Ignorance is you commenting on an article you did not read, or you would have picked up that they consulted with black employees and had them tailor the menu
and what Swedish Meatballs are not culturally appropriated
I’m white and I like watermellon and fried chicken.
B.T.W. I also really like home made collard greens especially with bacon in them.
There is no such thing as “black” food or “white” food.
This whole story is ridiculous as it gets. Most eat those products even if you are a one eyed, one horn, flying purple people eater. If it had not been on the menu, “they” would have bitched and hollered racist. Getting a bit sick of this shit. Grow up and conduct yourselves accordingly.
This is hilarious.
The ones complaining are the racist for thinking that way.
I love it
Most probably a lawsuit is in the works now that they have PTSD from the harrowing memories of this hellish tragedy.
All sounds good to me!
“…collared greens…”
Really?
It was Only appropiate for the ocassion !!!! Waaaaaaaaa
How about some pigs feet , pork hocks , chicken feet , Pork chops ??? !!!!!!!
How about some Chitlins !!!!!
I will also have chicken livers and a gallon of Grape juice to go!