The sign showing the agency was closed for the federal holiday was met with swift backlash.
MILLINOCKET, Maine - A Maine insurance agency has lost partners because of a Juneteenth sign.
Progressive and Allstate have terminated their relationships with the Harry E. Reed insurance agency in Millinocket after the company posted a sign on its window. “Juneteenth. It’s whatever...We’re closed...Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens,” the sign stated inShe stated she was reprimanded by her employer.
“I would like to publicly apologize for any misunderstanding and hurt that has arisen out of my usual, snarky office closure signs and content,” she said.The town, which is located about three hours north of Portland, released a statement calling the sign “deeply saddening, disgraceful and unacceptable.”
Allstate and Progressive stated the sign violated their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.Most Read