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Juneteenth Ice Cream Controversy
- Walmart released a Juneteenth ice cream, sparking controversy and being pulled from shelves.
- Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joked about the concept of "slavery ice cream."
Juneteenth Vaseline
- Vaseline released a limited-edition Juneteenth petroleum jelly with diverse people on the label.
- It promotes "skin care equity for all," causing some to find it exploitative.
Juneteenth History
- Juneteenth commemorates the delayed announcement of emancipation in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.
- This was over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, highlighting the uneven spread of information.