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.<br /><br />Join us as we uncover the complex journey of Aunt Jemima. <br /><br />Audio Onemichistory.com<br />Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history<br />Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory<br />Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory<br /><br />Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914<br />Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m<br /><br />Sources:<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jemima<br />https://wams.nyhistory.org/industry-and-empire/labor-and-industry/aunt-jemima/<br />Slave in A Box: The Strange Career of Aunt Jemima by Maurice M. Manring<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support</a>.
