DC Jim apologizes for the "insensitive" Juneteenth cocktail

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Washington, D.C.'s popular gymapologizes for the Juneteenth-themed drinks offered by the bar at one of the pool clubs.

The drink that some social media said was served at the VIDA Fitness Penthouse Pool Club inWashington, D.C.is called "Watermelon Henny Lemonade" and includes Hennessy and watermelon liquor. It was allegedly, and lemonade. 

In an email sent to members of the Penthouse Pool Club on July 1, VIDA Fitness Operations Director Aaron Moore said the drink was "inappropriate, insensitive and we. Clock. "

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at one of the pool clubs. We would like to apologize for the Penthouse Pool Club,VIDAFitness, and Juneteenth's festive cocktails. It was inappropriate, insensitive and should not have happened under our supervision. Bring down the VIDA family and our larger community, "Moore wrote.

Moore said the company "has spent considerable resources" over the last two years to ensure that "no such error occurs."

"But after an internal review, we found that we didn't follow our process and were well below the norm," Moore wrote.

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Avoid another instance like this To that end, Moore has begun to retrain the team on a proper submission process for the celebration of heritage so that unpleasant ideas like Juneteenth cocktails never happen again. "

The company also offers "more advanced training" aimed at "enhancing DEI's sensitivity and awareness in our daily lives."

"We sincerely apologize to our members, employees and guests for making this mistake," Moore said.