The Aunt Jemima character, portrayed at the time by Edith Wilson, received the Key to the City of Albion, Michigan, on January 25, 1964. [82] Actresses portraying Aunt Jemima visited Albion, …

Jun 22, 2020 · Relatives of former Aunt Jemima spokeswomen say they are concerned that their family history will be erased as Quaker Oats' moves to rebrand the syrup and pancake mix.

Therese Gardella (December 19, 1894 – January 3, 1950) was an American performer on the stage and screen whose stage persona was Aunt Jemima. She was of Italian descent. She …

Nancy Green (March 4, 1834 – August 30, 1923) was an American former slave, who, as "Aunt Jemima", was one of the first African-American models hired to promote a corporate …

Feb 13, 2021 · Aunt Jemima became increasingly controversial, and personal appearances fell from their peak in the 1940s. Though Quaker still had more than one actress appearing as …

Dec 18, 2024 · Lillian Richard Williams, an African American sales associate and actress best-known for her role as Aunt Jemima, was born on March 23, 1891, in the predominately Black …

Feb 4, 2019 · Almost everyone is familiar with the famous pancakes, waffles, and maple syrup of one “Aunt Jemima.” Although the products were never based on a real person, several African …

But relatives of two of the five former Aunt Jemima actresses are displeased with the “politically correct” rebranding, seeing the decision instead as an affront to justice and family legacy.

Ms. Gardella was a white Italian-American stage performer, but her usual stage persona, and actual stage name, was "Aunt Jemima", which she performed in blackface.

Feb 27, 2023 · Was the actress who portrayed Aunt Jemima a millionaire? A post from Ben Stein ignited an old myth that Nancy Green, the first woman to portray the character, died a wealthy …