Harrye Reed News Today

Every once in a while there's an object lesson for everyone across the land, even those of us here in the Twin Cities.

A photo of the sign began making the rounds online after it was posted on Facebook on Monday, and the response was vitriolic and swift. The woman who wrote it said she meant no ill-will.

An image of the racist sign was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.

"Juneteenth. Its whatever...Were closed. Enjoy your fried chicken and collard greens," the sign said.

The Harry E. Reed Insurance Agency had already faced criticism after it posted a sign that was dismissive of the holiday and included a racist trope.

Two major insurance companies terminated their relationships with a Maine insurance agency after it allegedly displayed a racist sign about the Juneteenth holiday earlier this week.

An image of the sign displayed on the front of the business was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.

An image of the sign displayed on the front of the business was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.

The sign, taped inside the window of an insurance agency, disparaged the observance of Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people.

An image of the racist sign was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.