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Aunt Jemima: 5 Things To Know About Iconic Syrup Brand Retired After BLM Backlash
Aunt Jemima, the 131-year-old syrup and pancake mix brand, is officially being retired after parent company Quaker Foods North America acknowledged that its origins are based on a “racial stereotype.” The products will be given a makeover, complete with a new name and packaging, according to the company, after massive backlash online amidst the nationwide protests for racial equality. Here’s what you should know about the origins of the controversial brand, and why it’s being recalled:
