Children’s museum apologizes after offering Juneteenth ‘watermelon salad’
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis issued a statement and apology on its website following the backlash on social media.
By Francesca Gariano
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis faced criticism last week for offering what was labeled as a “Juneteenth watermelon salad” in their food court.
A photo of the packaged salad circulated across social media as the museum was inviting attendees on Facebook to its Juneteenth Jamboree on Saturday, June 18. The museum eventually updated the post, which received hundreds of comments discussing the salad, directing individuals to a statement and apology shared on its website.
“As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on communities of color,” the statement read. “The salad has been removed from the menu. We are currently reviewing how we may best convey these stories and traditions during this year’s Juneteenth celebration as well as making changes around how future food selections are made by our food service provider.”
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis issued a statement and apology on its website following the backlash on social media.
By Francesca Gariano
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis faced criticism last week for offering what was labeled as a “Juneteenth watermelon salad” in their food court.
A photo of the packaged salad circulated across social media as the museum was inviting attendees on Facebook to its Juneteenth Jamboree on Saturday, June 18. The museum eventually updated the post, which received hundreds of comments discussing the salad, directing individuals to a statement and apology shared on its website.
“As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on communities of color,” the statement read. “The salad has been removed from the menu. We are currently reviewing how we may best convey these stories and traditions during this year’s Juneteenth celebration as well as making changes around how future food selections are made by our food service provider.”
Children’s museum apologizes after selling 'Juneteenth watermelon salad’
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis issued a statement and apology on its website following the backlash on social media.
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