Quaker Oats getting rid of Aunt Jemima, citing ‘racial stereotype.’ Uncle Ben’s may be next.
Posted on AllSides June 17th, 2020
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The Aunt Jemima brand, which has graced syrup and other products for more than 130 years, is being retired.
And the Uncle Ben’s brand of rice and side dishes may not be far behind.
Chicago-based Quaker Oats Co., a unit of PepsiCo, announced Wednesday that it will first remove the Aunt Jemima image from its packaging, with plans to change the name at a later date. The company said it made the decision as it took a “hard look” at the brands in its portfolio.
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