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Insurance Agency Probably Wishes It Hadn’t Posted Racist Juneteenth Sign

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Progressive cut ties with the Maine business, and Yelp had to suspend comments on its listing.

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An insurance agency in Maine that posted a racist Juneteenth sign has gotten so much flak that Progressive cut ties with it and Yelp disabled comments on the business’ page, CNBC reported. A photo posted on Facebook showed the sign at the Harry E. Reed Insurance Agency in Millinocket read: “Juneteenth ~it’s whatever... We’re closed. Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens.” The firm’s Yelp rating sank to one-star as people began posting negative reviews. Progressive spokeman Jeff Sibel said it was “appalled” by the sign.

The racism in Millinocket is real

Posted by Alura Stillwagon on Monday, June 20, 2022

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