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I never new this


A great woman erased from history by idiots.
The branding of the syrup was a tribute to this woman’s gifts and talents. Now future generations will not even know this beautiful woman existed. What a shame. The world knew her as “Aunt Jemima”, but her given name was Nancy Green and she was a true American success story. She was born a slave in 1834 Montgomery County, KY. and became a wealthy superstar in the advertising world, as its first living trademark. Green was 56-yrs old when she was selected as spokesperson for a new ready-mixed, self-rising pancake flour and made her debut in 1893 at a fair and exposition in Chicago. She demonstrated the pancake mix and served thousands of pancakes, and became an immediate star. She was a good storyteller, her personality was warm and appealing, and her showmanship was exceptional. Her exhibition booth drew so many people that special security personnel were assigned to keep the crowds moving. Nancy Green was signed to a lifetime contract, traveled on promotional tours all over the country, and was extremely well paid. Her financial freedom and stature as a national spokesperson enabled her to become a leading advocate against poverty and in favor of equal rights for all Americans. She maintained her job until her death in 1923, at age 89. This was a remarkable woman, and sadly she has been ERASED by politics. I wanted you to know and remind you in this cancel culture time period.
Selah ·
She was hired to perpetuate a stereotype that was part of a massive propaganda campaign to mask reality and ease the minds of "good white people" post slavery. I understand why a company would want to distance themselves from that bc it's shameful and evil. It's unfortunate that it's at the expense of her legacy. I'm sure she would understand its the times... in the same way she understood the times when she took advantage of the opportunity to be an ambassador for the brand. 🤷🏾‍♀️.
NinaTina · 26-30, F
@Selah by making pancakes hahaha
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Yup --a real woman, but she didn't fit the PC concept of what's allowable, so she's gone from the label and history.
History and truth be damned! We have to coddle the little babies that thought they needed to be offended on her behalf.
WillaKissing · 56-60
Beautifully stated and shared
Degbeme · 70-79, M
Thank you for this.
Cancel culture? lol
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
And people wanted her removed from the bottle because they thought she was the stereotypical "Black Mammy" character.

Smh.
Musicman · 61-69, MVIP
I think she was erased due to Wokism. ☹️

 
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