Atlanta, GA – A recent video posted online by a customer at a Kroger supermarket on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta has drawn attention to the store's Juneteenth-themed cakes, sparking a discussion about corporate holiday marketing and cultural sensitivity. The customer, who identified themselves as 'blaq monalisa,' expressed strong dissatisfaction with the appearance and messaging of the cakes, calling them "unacceptable" and a "mockery." The video, which has garnered significant views, showcases several cakes with designs intended to commemorate Juneteenth. Among them were a cake featuring a camouflage pattern with the phrase "CELEBRATE FREEDOM," a cookie cake inscribed with "Free @ Last," and another decorated with "June 19 Free." The customer contrasted these with other, more elaborately decorated cakes available in the store, questioning the level of effort and thought put into the Juneteenth offerings. "This is some bullshit," the customer stated in the video, expressing frustration over what they perceived as a lack of creativity and respect. "Why even bother if you’re going to lack creativity?" They concluded by stating their intention to speak with store management about the issue. The incident highlights ongoing public conversations regarding how businesses approach and represent significant cultural holidays.
A Kroger location in Atlanta, Georgia, is going viral after a video posted to TikTok showed the cakes that “lack creativity” for the holiday in the b…
See how a TikTok user reacted after seeing a display of Juneteenth cakes that didn't quite fit the holiday's message.
