Kroger Faces Backlash Over Controversial Juneteenth Cakes

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A TikTok user criticized Kroger for its poorly decorated Juneteenth cookie cakes, which many viewed as disrespectful and lacking creativity. The post went viral, prompting Kroger to remove the cakes and replace them with more generic treats, highlighting ongoing sensitivities around how Black holidays are celebrated in retail settings.
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