US company Quaker Oats has announced it will rename its Aunt Jemima line of syrups and foods ... after a character from minstrel shows in the 1800s that mocked African-Americans.
The name itself was taken from a character from minstrel shows in the 1800s that mocked African-Americans. Quaker Oats, a division of PepsiCo Inc, bought the Aunt Jemima brand in 1925 and updated ...
In late October 2024, social media users shared a rumor that the Quaker Oats Co. had announced plans for the name and image of Aunt Jemima to return to syrup bottles in 2025. For example ...