Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The syrup queen: Aunt Jemima

 Did you know this?


"Memory Lane Moments
 
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.

Thanks to fellow blogger who shared it HERE!




Today's quote:

The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace. 
-Carlos Santana, musician (b. 20 Jul 1947)





6 comments:

  1. ...she wasn't ERASED by politics, the stereotype was.

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  2. Thanks for sharing Nancy Green's story. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  3. Thank you Barbara for sharing this story. I did not know the story behind the Aunt Jemima brand in terms of the face on the product and as I enjoy the backstory, Nancy Green's was not only interesting but unfortunate in terms of happen in later years to erase her image.

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  4. Hi Barbara, While I understand the optics of Aunt Jemima's stereotype, I think that its sad that it was 'erased'. It was a great brand name... I miss Uncle Ben too! Stereotype or not, both individuals represented quality products. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  5. Please read the other side of the story. https://local12.com/news/around-the-web/post-on-aunt-jemima-history-shared-widely-on-social-media-is-not-true-racism-racist-slavery-flour

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