"Aunt Jemima" A great woman erased from history by idiots.

fredball · Jul 31, 2023

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.

Xaevian · Jul 31, 2023

fredball said:
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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.

Yes, and I 100% agree. It was a travesty taking her off her products all in the name of this new religion of division. A slap in the face of the progress we have made. A symbol of the ability to rise above despite the hurdles put in front of you.

I guess that is why she had to be erased.

TDH · Jul 31, 2023

Alexx1401 · Jul 31, 2023

fredball said:
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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.

The same people who were so pro slavery now pretending to help all over again.

Flopsweat · Jul 31, 2023

Alexx1401 said:
The same people who were so pro slavery now pretending to help all over again.

She's an example of very early acceptance by a then fundamentally decent public. You can see how the current far left couldn't allow her to continue to exist, if only on a label.

Certaindeaf · Jul 31, 2023

Pissed off Terrence..

clanhanson · Jul 31, 2023

I don't agree with the cancellation, but I've seen this incorrect statement before. Green was selected in a casting call to represent Aunt Jemima, and profits went to the brand's owners, R.T. Davis then Quaker Oats. She was a housekeeper to pay the bills until she was killed by being struck by a car in 1923. Far from a millionaire, but the fact remains that she was canceled despite her family enjoying the way she represented the brand. Too bad she wasn't paid fairly.

I happen to have chosen this topic back in college for a grad level research paper. Yes, it's my favorite syrup and I will fight those that prefer others!

Flopsweat · Aug 2, 2023

Certaindeaf said:
Pissed off Terrence..

That had better be an amazing pancake at the price he wants for that stuff. Bisquick is already twice what you'd pay to mix the stuff yourself, and his is 4 times what Bisquick is.

Certaindeaf · Aug 2, 2023

Flopsweat said:
That had better be an amazing pancake at the price he wants for that stuff. Bisquick is already twice what you'd pay to mix the stuff yourself, and his is 4 times what Bisquick is.

I just eat corn dodgers.. all good messengers do.

Flopsweat · Aug 2, 2023

Certaindeaf said:
I just eat corn dodgers.. all good messengers do.

I'm thinking that's a John Wayne reference, since that's the only time I've heard of them, other than to look them up. Good basic traveling food I suppose, but they don't sound too appetizing.

ilostmypswrd · Aug 2, 2023

fredball said:
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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.

Yup I learned about her in grade 6 in 1967 in AMERICAN history, our teacher brought in a couple of eletric griddles and we made pancakes/waffles for class, long times gone.