“Aunt Jemima’s” great-grandson angry that her legacy is being scrapped: “It’s injustice to my family”

When Quaker Oats announced that their “Aunt Jemima” brand would be discontinued in light of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, it created quite a commotion.

However, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” objected to the choice just one day after it was made public, stating that the family thought it would only serve to erase black history and suffering.

“This is an injustice for me and my family. This is part of my history,” Veteran of the Marine Corps Larnell Evans Sr. The company was then charged with trying to abolish slavery after making money from it for many years, according to him.

“The racism they talk about, using images from slavery, that comes from the other side — white people. This company profits off images of our slavery. And their answer is to erase my great-grandmother’s history. A black female. … It hurts.”

The brand, whose emblem shows a black lady who was once an enslaved named Nancy Green, will be permanently withdrawn, according to Quaker Oats. Green was born into slavery, but Quaker only called her a “storyteller, cook, and missionary worker,” according to sources.

The “Aunt Jemima” brand name was first used when Green was contracted to serve pancakes at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. A Quaker Oats representative witnessed Anna Short Harrington serving pancakes at the New York State Fair and decided to make her “Aunt Jemima” after her passing in 1923. Larnell Evans Sr. claims Anna Short Harrington was his great-grandmother. She took up the role in 1935.

Evans said: “She worked for that Quaker Oats for 20 years. She traveled all the way around the United States and Canada making pancakes as Aunt Jemima for them.

“This woman served all those people, and it was after slavery. She worked as Aunt Jemima. That was her job. … How do you think I feel as a black man sitting here telling you about my family history they’re trying to erase?”

Evans is upset that the partnership was able to capitalize on a racial stereotype before quickly moving on when it proved convenient, especially because Quaker Oats plans to remove the name.

“How many white people were raised looking at characters like Aunt Jemima at breakfast every morning? How many white corporations made all the profits, and didn’t give us a dime?” said Evans.

“They’re just going to erase history like it didn’t happen? … They’re not going to give us nothing? What gives them the right?”

Well, it appears that this has generated a lot of discussion. What is your position on the issue? Please share your opinions in the comment section.

In the meantime, if you agree with the Black Lives Matter movement and everything it stands for, share this article on Facebook.

Related Posts

IGNITE YOUR PASSION

It’s a time to feel se xy and enjoy your body. Age is just a number, and your desires are still strong. Wear pretty lingerie and love…

OceanGate ex-employee reveals ‘first red flag’ she spotted affecting safety of Titan sub

A hearing is now taking place following the Titan sub disaster A former OceanGate employee has revealed the ‘first red flag’ she spotted affecting the safety of…

Asteroid heading towards Earth set to be a ‘mini moon’ for two months in rare celestial event

Asteroid heading towards Earth set to be a ‘mini moon’ for two months in rare celestial event It’s set to arrive later this month An asteroid called…

Suspect accused of Donald Trump assassination attempt is charged with federal gun crimes

It is allegedly the second attempt on Donald Trump’s life within months The suspect who has been accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump has been charged…

First picture of Titan sub after its implosion revealed as last words of crew confirmed

A hearing looking into what caused the fatal disaster began today (September 16) The last words heard from the crew of an experimental submersible heading for the…

Jennifer Lopez’s first husband makes shocking claim against her as he opens up on their marriage

Jennifer Lopez’s first husband Ojani Noa explained why he thought their marriage broke down Jennifer Lopez’s first husband says he sympathizes with Ben Affleck as he made…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *