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Children's museum in Indiana apologizes for selling "Juneteenth Watermelon Salad."
- Thread starter ElectricBlanketFire
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When one of these stories comes out I always feel like it's this.
People treat it like some kind of joke holiday.
People treat it like some kind of joke holiday.
Damn that's really disappointing. We love that museum and have taken our kids there since our first was an infant. They're usually super progressive and inclusive and have had all sorts of exhibits about equality and diversity.
Can't help but wonder how many meetings took place where this idea was brought up and never shot down for what it is
There were meetings where they thought this would make them look good
If i had money, i would make a anthology movie that shows a black woman at ever bad spot in history.
Pompeii: Sister Dorothy May:" That mountain don't look right, I am going to stay with my sister in Carthage"
Chernobyl: Edna James:" Mister Igor sir, I know it ain't my business, but ain't those gauges running a little hot?"
If we were smart, we'd post black women all over the world as our early warning system.
They always been, just black folks are use to it now. Black History Month has harden our hearts
"We felt that your performance this quarter was acceptable, but also received multiple reports that you weren't being a team player. As such, we're requiring that you meet with your manager once per month to review anonymous peer reviews about your attitude and performance."
I hate that "PIP" is a common enough thing that I know what it means.
Edit: Feel like I completely missed the mark here too. For the record, I feel that this product was purposeful.
Full apology:
As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on communities of color. 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.
Our food service provider uses the food and beverage menu to commemorate and raise awareness of holidays like Juneteenth. The team that made this selection included their staff members who based this choice of food on their own family traditions.
As we work to create a culture of empowerment and inclusivity, we know there will be stumbles along the way. As a museum, we have put a significant effort behind sharing the critical and diverse stories of a wide range of individuals. We also have placed a strong emphasis on expanding DEAI initiatives throughout the museum. We resolve to do better, and continue bringing all voices forward in our work.
Juneteenth Statement from The Children's Museum | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
www.childrensmuseum.org
As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on communities of color. 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.
Our food service provider uses the food and beverage menu to commemorate and raise awareness of holidays like Juneteenth. The team that made this selection included their staff members who based this choice of food on their own family traditions.
As we work to create a culture of empowerment and inclusivity, we know there will be stumbles along the way. As a museum, we have put a significant effort behind sharing the critical and diverse stories of a wide range of individuals. We also have placed a strong emphasis on expanding DEAI initiatives throughout the museum. We resolve to do better, and continue bringing all voices forward in our work.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm methinks it has more to do with abolition than the name.
Full apology:
Juneteenth Statement from The Children's Museum | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
www.childrensmuseum.org
As a museum, we apologize and acknowledge the negative impact that stereotypes have on communities of color. 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.
Our food service provider uses the food and beverage menu to commemorate and raise awareness of holidays like Juneteenth. The team that made this selection included their staff members who based this choice of food on their own family traditions.
As we work to create a culture of empowerment and inclusivity, we know there will be stumbles along the way. As a museum, we have put a significant effort behind sharing the critical and diverse stories of a wide range of individuals. We also have placed a strong emphasis on expanding DEAI initiatives throughout the museum. We resolve to do better, and continue bringing all voices forward in our work.
The bullshit is especially pungent here.