Racist sign on Millinocket storefront sparks backlash

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

BANGOR (BDN) -- A closed sign taped to the door of the Harry E Reed Insurance Agency in Millinocket Monday has raised the ire of local officials and residents for its racist messaging.

“Juneteenth ~it’s whatever We’re closed. Enjoy your fried chicken and collard greens,” the sign stated in a large font on a piece of white printer paper.

An image of the sign has been shared across the internet since Monday, and the insurance agency has faced criticism on its Facebook page as well as in Yelp and Google reviews all calling out the note.

Monday marked the first time Maine celebrated Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19. Gov. Janet Mills signed the holiday into law last year, but it didn’t take effect until this year. It also became a federal holiday last year.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/racist-sign-on-millinocket-storefront-sparks-backlash/ar-AAYIdeY

[alwaysinasnit]

1. That reminds me of the backlash to MLK's holiday, especially how long it took Arizona to observe it.

[Midnight Writer]

2. Harry E Reed doesn't have to close his business for Juneteenth if he doesn't want to.

He's just being an ass.

[Marcuse]

3. Confederates protest Juneteenth celebrations.

https://www.newsweek.com/white-lives-matter-group-protests-juneteenth-celebration-tennessee-1717209