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Beyoncé faced criticism for wearing a T-shirt during her Paris concert that depicted Buffalo Soldiers in a way that many perceived as anti-Indigenous and promoting harmful historical narratives, sparking debate over the portrayal of American history and Native American victims.
Beyoncé faced criticism for wearing a T-shirt during a concert that depicted Buffalo Soldiers and included language framing Native Americans as enemies of peace, sparking debate over historical representation and cultural sensitivity.
Beyoncé faced criticism for wearing a T-shirt during her Paris concert that depicted Buffalo Soldiers with language framing Native Americans as enemies of peace, sparking debate over historical representation and cultural sensitivity.
Kroger faced criticism after a viral TikTok video showed poorly decorated Juneteenth cakes in an Atlanta store, leading to their removal and sparking debate over how retailers observe the holiday.
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.
An Atlanta Kroger faced criticism after a viral TikTok video highlighted poorly decorated Juneteenth cakes, which the store later removed, prompting an apology from Kroger and discussions about cultural sensitivity.
Joe Biden spoke at a Juneteenth event in Texas, emphasizing the importance of remembering American history and criticizing efforts to erase it, while implicitly referencing Donald Trump and addressing ongoing voting rights issues.
The box office saw 'How to Train Your Dragon' leading with $9.7M during the Juneteenth holiday, while Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' earned $5.8M in previews and Pixar's 'Elio' made $3M, with '28 Years Later' expected to open around $30M and 'Elio' projected to debut at about $30M, despite mixed reviews and varying audience reception.
President Donald Trump criticized the number of non-working holidays in the U.S. on Juneteenth, despite spending significant time golfing, leading to accusations of hypocrisy and remarks about his attitude towards holidays and history. Critics highlighted the timing and context of his comments, especially on a day commemorating emancipation, and questioned his sincerity.
President Trump did not publicly acknowledge or commemorate Juneteenth in 2023, contrasting with previous years, and focused instead on criticizing holidays for costing billions, while Biden observed the holiday with celebrations in Texas. Trump had previously promoted Juneteenth and sought to establish it as a federal holiday, but his silence this year marked a departure from past acknowledgments.
Jimmy Kimmel humorously comments on President Trump's silence and reaction to Juneteenth, highlighting the political and social implications of the holiday and Trump's response, including his social media post criticizing holidays and the lack of acknowledgment from the president.
President Donald Trump remained silent on Juneteenth this year, contrasting with his previous acknowledgments and celebrations of the holiday that marks the end of slavery, while Biden and other leaders observed and celebrated the day.
President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth at a historic Black church in Texas, emphasizing unity, progress, and the importance of acknowledging American history, while contrasting his approach with criticisms from former President Trump regarding holidays and diversity initiatives.
President Trump criticized the number of non-working holidays, including Juneteenth, while President Biden celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth at a Texas church, emphasizing its significance and criticizing efforts to erase history.
NASA did not observe Juneteenth as a holiday this year, despite its significance, according to Keith Cowing, a space journalist and former NASA employee.