the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, now a little history , known as “Aunt Jemima,” her real name was Nancy Green and she was a true American success story. She was born a slave in 1834 Montgomery County, KY… and became a wealthy superstar , spokesperson and influencer in the advertising world, as its first living trademark.
Green was 56-yrs old when she was selected as spokesperson for a new ready-mixed, self-rising pancake flour and made her debut in 1893 at a fair and exposition in Chicago. She demonstrated the pancake mix and served thousands of pancakes… and became an immediate star. She was a good storyteller, her personality was warm and appealing, and her showmanship was exceptional. Her exhibition booth drew so many people that special security personnel were assigned to keep the crowds moving.
Nancy Green was signed to a lifetime contract, traveled on promotional tours all over the country, and was extremely well paid. Her financial freedom and stature as a national spokesperson enabled her to become a leading advocate against poverty and in favor of equal rights for folks in Chicago. She maintained her job until her death in 1923, at age 89.
Nancy Green was a remarkable woman who has just been ERASED by politically correct bedwetters.
Check your facts. There’s not evidence she was ever compensated, let alone “became a wealthy superstar.” She died working as a housekeeper. She has been consistently exploited by the Aunt Jemima/Quaker Oats/PepsiCo brand who wouldn’t even donate money to help build a headstone for her even though they have used her likeness for decades.
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:9030960288
https://womenofeverycomplexionandcomplexity.weebly.com/nancy-green-talented-entrepreneur-transitional-symbol.html
Ha Ha using apnews as a reliable source.
Good one.
Might as well use the National Enquirer…