“We want to acknowledge some feedback received regarding our Juneteenth celebration,” Pezzuto said in his letter obtained by The North Carolina Beat. “Although our intent was to celebrate this nationally recognized day, some of you voiced your concerns regarding the associated food choices.”

In other words, we’re sorry you were offended.

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    Jesus Christ the fact this even has to be explained

    I don’t think it needs to be explained to anyone approaching this conversation in good faith. However, the person you’re replying to is just making a poor attempt to dismiss racism and gaslight people.

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        What are you going to say when everyone finds out it was a black person who was in charge of the food and drink choices?

        I have zero interest in entertaining your hypothetical situation. Find a different mark.