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Collected Item: “Aunt Jemima is getting a new name.”

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Aunt Jemima is getting a new name.

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article

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Aunt Jemima the popular syrup and pancake mix is getting a new name. The brand which is based on a racial stereotype is getting a much-needed overhaul.

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#racism, #auntjemima, #pancakes, #FoodisLife, #change, #overdue, #HST580, #ASU

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/aunt-jemima-brand-will-change-name-remove-image-quaker-says-n1231260?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma

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Ben Kesslen

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2020-06-17
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