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Aunt Jemima Brand And Logo Will Be Removed By Quaker For Racist Stereotype

Published

3 years ago

June 17, 2020

It looks like the Aunt Jemima brand will be removed from the Quaker Oats pancake boxes and syrup, as first reported by NBC News.

Aunt Jemima brand and logo is more than 130-year-old and based on a real woman Nancy Green, who was born into slavery. On the company’s website it stated that Green was a “storyteller, cook and missionary worker.”

“As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations,” the company told NBC.

Even though Aunt Jemima’s appearance has changed multiple times since Green, the brands logo was originally based on racist depiction of slavery.

There have been lots of opinions on what the removal means culturally. I’ve put some of those tweets here below and wonder what readers are thinking about the changes happening in our nation.

There’s a book written about this called “Slave in a Box: The Strange Career of Aunt Jemima”

The Mammy stereotype was often the most “acceptable” way white people interacted with black people. They trusted BW to fix & take care of everything. Thus Jemima worked to sell a product

— KAYA NOVA (@thekayanova) June 17, 2020

This woman got Quaker to nuke its Aunt Jemima brand. All it took was a single TikTok video for a multi-billion dollar company (PepsiCo) to erase one of its most well known products.

Tell me how TikTok and Twitter aren’t inordinately powerful. https://t.co/HApQvFUw8y

— Ian Miles Cheong @ stillgray.substack.com (@stillgray) June 17, 2020

Aunt Jemima brand to change name, remove image

Wait, so now it’s racist to have a black woman represent a product beloved and used by tens of millions of people?

I’m so confused at this point. https://t.co/gJejEZRdGZ

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) June 17, 2020

For more on this story go to NBC News.

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Media

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp

Published

17 hours ago

September 21, 2023

Alexander Carter

Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media tycoon, announced his decision to step down from his roles as Chairman of Fox Corporation and Executive Chairman of News Corp on Thursday. The transition is set to take effect in November, with his son, Lachlan Murdoch, assuming the position of sole chairman for both media conglomerates.

According to reports from Fox News, Murdoch addressed his colleagues in a letter, where he explained that his decision was prompted by a desire to embrace new roles while recognizing the capable leadership of his son, Lachlan. He stated, “For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily with news and ideas, and that will not change. But the time is right for me to take on different roles, knowing that we have truly talented teams and a passionate, principled leader in Lachlan who will become sole Chairman of both companies.”

Despite the transition, Rupert Murdoch made it clear that he would remain actively involved in the “contest of ideas,” highlighting the intensifying battle over freedom of speech and freedom of thought. He criticized elites and the media for prioritizing narratives over the pursuit of truth.

“In my new role, I can guarantee you that I will be involved every day in the contest of ideas,” he wrote.

Lachlan Murdoch issued a statement, congratulating his father for his remarkable 70-year career and acknowledging his enduring impact on the companies he founded. He expressed gratitude for Rupert Murdoch’s vision, pioneering spirit, and steadfast determination, assuring that he would continue to provide valuable counsel in his role as Chairman Emeritus.

Rupert Murdoch’s media empire includes FOX News Channel, which has been a dominant force in 24-hour news coverage since its launch in 1996. Under his leadership, it became one of the world’s most influential news sources. Additionally, Murdoch served as the CEO of 21st Century Fox from 1979 until 2015 and as its Chairman from 1991 to 2015.

Murdoch’s career began in 1954 when he assumed control of News Limited, a public corporation in Australia previously led by his father. He expanded his media holdings internationally, acquiring major UK publications like News of the World and The Sun in 1969, as well as U.S. newspapers including the New York Post and The Village Voice.

His impact extended to television with the launch of the FOX Broadcasting company in 1986 and the subsequent establishment of FOX Sports. In 2019, Fox Corporation emerged as a standalone, publicly traded entity following the separation of 21st Century Fox, redefining the U.S. media landscape.

Rupert Murdoch’s contributions to the media industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Companion of the Order of Australia (A.C.) and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Alongside his family, he has supported various charitable organizations across the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Asia, and Israel.

The transition of leadership marks a significant moment in the media world, as Rupert Murdoch’s enduring legacy continues to influence the future of media and journalism.