In the world of breakfast staples, few names echo through American kitchens like Aunt Jemima. Yet, beneath the familiar face lies a story deeply intertwined with America's racial past. From minstrel shows to modern grocery aisles, Aunt Jemima's image has carried more than just a pancake mix; it has carried the weight of cultural stereotypes. This emblem of comfort food is also a stark reminder of our uncomfortable history.Join us as we uncover the complex journey of Aunt Jemima. Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jemimahttps://wams.nyhistory.org/industry-and-empire/labor-and-industry/aunt-jemima/Slave in A Box: The Strange Career of Aunt Jemima by Maurice M. ManringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.

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