Juneteenth menu at Atlanta Ikea angers Black employees
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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."The menu included items such as fried chicken, watermelon, mac and cheese and collard greens.Employees called that racially insensitive and ignorant and said members of management need to do more to educate themselves on black culture moving forward.
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