June 24th 2023.
FOX 4 reported that a Toyota distribution center in Kansas City faced backlash from its employees due to an incident that occurred on June 19, the day of Juneteenth. Kim McCarthy, one of the workers, said that the employees were served watermelon at the celebration party. When asked if anything else was offered, McCarthy replied that there was nothing else, and that she would like management to apologize for the incident.
Jarret Bolden, a Black employee at the company, expressed his anger to Fox 4. He stated that the incident was disrespectful and that it made it difficult for him to come to work in that kind of environment. He also mentioned that the entire diversity and inclusion team is white.
Toyota corporate communications released a statement in response to the allegations. According to the statement, several levels of management had approved the watermelon. They claimed that the presentation was based on the individual's experience celebrating the holiday with their family. They also added that Toyota supports educational activities that bring awareness and understanding of diverse cultures.
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