Aunt Jemima is no more. Is Uncle Ben next? EDIT yep, Uncle Ben's is next!

[playahaitian]

“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," Quaker Oats said, adding that the move is an effort "toward progress on racial equality."

Aunt Jemima to change name, remove image from packaging

"We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," Quaker Oats said, adding that the move is an effort "toward progress on racial equality."

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[blackbull1970]

‘The Simpsons’ Will No Longer Have White Actors Voice Non-White Characters

The producer of “The Simpsons” announced they will no longer have white actors voicing non-white characters on the show. Meanwhile, “Family Guy” star Mike Henry tweeted that he is stepping down from the role of Cleveland Brown, a Black character he has voiced for 20 years.

 

[KingTaharqa]

Pay the descendents of the women depicted as Aunt Jemima while you at it cac.

Her family like all of our families deserves reperations. She was ADOS. If she was a coon, someone in this thread wouldve mentioned that already. @keone is it fuck this lady too?

 

[Gemini]

 

[Gemini]

 

[KRAYZIE]

This was such a stupid move smfh

 

[Ryokurin]

Can't just make it Jemima's. Uncle Ben's and Mrs. Dash have already taken that shortcut.

 

[Tinman]

It still says Aunt Jemima down in the corner.

 

[World B Free]

They should have had a contest for a new name....

 

[WattDogs]

Y'all not seeing the bigger picture.

You got brand confusion & an opportunity to push a new product out to the masses...

So, where is our black-owned replacement & why aren't they all over the airwaves taking advantage of this opportunity?

Master P? Others?

See, we love to complain but we seemingly NEVER take advantage of a situation until it is too late.