Last April, Land OâLakes removed the Native American butter maiden from their packaging, and now, at long last, Quaker Oats will finally retire the Aunt Jemima brand. You know, because itâs racist. It was racist when they debuted in 1889, and it was still racist yesterday. Itâs not that complicatedâthey just chose to acknowledge it now.
There is a strong possibility that you might have a family member who is upset by this, similar to how theyâre saddened by the removal of confederate statues and monuments, claiming that this is somehow a blow against their heritage and history.
You should laugh in their face and tell them that you hope it all burns down.
