Montclair school district criticizes Sodexo for offensive watermelon graphic on Juneteenth menu

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A New Jersey school district condemned a watermelon graphic on a Juneteenth cafeteria menu as offensive. Montclair Public Schools stated the image, provided by food-service contractor Sodexo, was inappropriate and demanded its removal and a revised menu. The district is reviewing Sodexo's procedures, acknowledging the fruit's history in racial stereotypes and its insensitivity when paired with the holiday.


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