New York (CNN Business) Snapchat apologized for releasing a filter meant to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday and removed it following criticism. The filter, set against the backdrop of a Pan-African flag, asked users to smile in order to break chains. "We deeply apologize to the members of the Snapchat community who found this Lens offensive," a Snapchat spokesperson told CNN Business. The spokesperson added that it's investigating why this mistake occurred so that it can be avoided in the future. A number of companies have given employees the day off this year after weeks of nationwide demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.

Source: CNN June 19, 2020 16:41 UTC