Surprise: The emancipation-themed party gear did not go over well. Walmart selling Juneteenth ice cream?! /w7omQGdwOV- Kevín May 23, 2022 They didn’t stop there. In addition to the ice cream (which was displayed alongside a similarly cringe-inducing “Pride” flavor ), Walmart introduced an assortment of Juneteenth-themed party supplies, which include red-yellow-and-green napkins, paper plates, and beer cozies, one of which features the slogan “It’s the freedom for me.” Elsewhere in the store, there appear to be Juneteenth-themed wine, water bottles, and commemorative T-shirts. Would you like some Juneteenth Ice cream on a Juneteenth plate as you sip your beer in a Juneteenth Koozie? /VCDpfOgYro- Snack Turner May 23, 2022
The ice cream comes in a container emblazoned with green, red, and yellow swirls alongside the trademarked flavor name: Juneteenth™. Juneteenth, widely recognized as the anniversary of the end of slavery, became a federal holiday last year and has apparently inspired Walmart to roll out a Juneteenth-themed ice-cream flavor (red-velvet-and-cheesecake swirl).
It’s almost Juneteenth, one of many occasions throughout the year for celebrities, companies, and politicians to put their foot in their mouth while attempting to acknowledge our country’s long history of racism. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut Photos: Getty Images
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