Walmart Issues Apology for Ice Cream After Sparking Backlash
Walmart is taking a Juneteenth-themed ice cream off of the shelves and issued an apology after receiving backlash. The label on the ice cream reads, “Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and…
Walmart is taking a Juneteenth-themed ice cream off of the shelves and issued an apology after receiving backlash.
The label on the ice cream reads, “Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope.”
The company issued a statement to FOX Television Stations responding to the backlash.
“Juneteenth holiday marks a celebration of freedom and independence,” Walmart said in the statement.
It continues, “However, we received feedback that a few items caused concern for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize. We are reviewing our assortment and will remove items as appropriate.”
Comedian and The Daily Show star Roy Wood Jr. tweeted, “Oddly, I’m more offended at the four fingers. How Imma rock my panky ring if I ain’t got a pinky?!!!”
He added, “Would you like some Juneteenth Ice cream on a Juneteenth plate as you sip your beer in a Juneteenth Koozie?”
Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
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