When Quaker Oats announced the discontinuation of their “Aunt Jemima” brand in 2020, citing the Black Lives Matter movement as the reason, it sparked significant debate.
However, just one day after this decision became public, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” raised objections, asserting that the move would inadvertently erase the history and suffering of the Black community.
“This is an injustice to my family,” stated Marine Corps veteran Larnell Evans Sr. “This is a part of my history. After profiting from slavery for many years, the business is now accused of trying to erase it.”
