The criticism comes after she said Aunt Jemima’s character lived the American Dream.
“Nancy Green, the original, first Aunt Jemima, she was the picture of the American Dream,” said the Trump supporter.
Recently Larnell Evans Sr., the great-grandson of Harrington spoke out about Quaker Oat’s decision to rebrand the popular breakfast brand.
Quaker Oats released a statement explaining the reason for the change saying, “We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype,” said Kristin Kroepfl, vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America.
Since she’s made the comment and receiving negative comments, the speaker went to clear up what she meant by “The American Event Speaker Criticized For Calling Aunt Jemima “The American Dream”
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