Disclaimer: I am not trolling, I am an autistic person who doesn’t understand so many social nuances. Also I am from New Hampshire (97% white), so I just don’t have any close African-American friends that I am willing to risk asking such a loaded question.
The issue is that the holiday is an African American holiday, so people think it is awkward / racist. The museum is an African American museum, so I don’t see how it’s different.
It’s a staple of African American culture, and it’s delicious. As long as it isn’t being done for those reasons, and not with some racist tone, I don’t see the issue. I mean, I’d probably throw in some BBQ, collard greens, or other things too to diversify it a little bit more to play it safe though.