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Kroger under fire for ‘Lazy’ Juneteenth cakes

Kroger faces backlash after TikTok video goes viral, calling Juneteenth cakes a ‘mockery’

ATLANTA ( WANF /Gray News) - A Kroger grocery store in Atlanta is drawing backlash over its Juneteenth cakes. A viral TikTok video posted by blaq.monalisa on the eve of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., shows several cookie cakes in the store on Howell Mill Road decorated with off-center text.

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Kroger Juneteenth cakes go TikTok viral for lack of creativity: 'This is a mockery!'

Kroger is facing backlash on TikTok after a video of lackluster Juneteenth cakes for sale at one of the grocery store's locations went viral.

Here’s Why Black TikTok is Going IN on Kroger for Their Juneteenth Cakes…

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 09: A customer walks into a Kroger grocery store on September 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Kroger stock increased six percent as the company surpassed profit and sales expectations. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

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Juneteenth events 2025: Where to celebrate the holiday around metro Atlanta

The City of Sandy Springs’ Juneteenth Celebration will happen from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Springs. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. It will feature a mix of educational experiences, live performances and immersive art exhibitions in honor of Juneteenth.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

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Supermarket chain slammed for ‘unacceptable’ Juneteenth cakes that angered shoppers: ‘This is a mockery’

A Kroger location in Atlanta, Georgia, is going viral after a video posted to TikTok showed the cakes that “lack creativity” ...

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Juneteenth 2025: Where to Go and What to Do Around Atlanta

It’s been four years since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, and Black revelers in metro Atlanta are finding unique ways ...

Juneteenth Atlanta celebration takes over Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park has served as a gathering place for Atlanta's biggest cultural moments, and Juneteenth ATL has secured its spot ...

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5 Movies and TV Shows to Watch to Better Understand Juneteenth

Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States each year on June 19, thought it hasn’t always received the recognition it ...

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From parades to museums, hundreds celebrate Juneteenth across metro Atlanta

Across metro Atlanta and the rest of the country, people are celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday. The holiday commemorates the ...

Georgia Recorder1d

Juneteenth celebrations march on in Georgia amid national DEI reversals and cutbacks

Georgia’s Juneteenth celebrations are happening at a fraught time nationally for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...

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Juneteenth closures and celebrations mark day of freedom in Atlanta

The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is increasingly being embraced through education, ...

Atlanta News First on MSN1d

Juneteenth groundbreaking held for eco-friendly hub for Atlanta’s English Avenue community

The HBCU Green Fund celebrated Juneteenth with a groundbreaking on an eco-friendly container hub for Atlanta’s English Avenue ...

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